A New Map of Present Italy,
Together with the Adjoining Islands of Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica,
Shewing their Principal, Divisions, Cities, Towns, Rivers, Mountains &c.
Dedicated to His Highness William Duke of Glocester
Issued c.1700-38, London by Edward Wells
Engraved by Sutton Nichols
Attractive and uncommon antique map
Engraved with pleasing outline hand color.
In Good+ to near VG or better condition, centerfold re-inforced on verso with archival tape (apparently for no reason other than to help map lie flat), minor light surface age toning as typical, short split at bottom centerfold (well outside the engraved border), perhaps other minor insignificant age flaws.
Overall, the map remains visually pleasing and displays very well.
A nice early 18th century folio sheet antique map that any collector, dealer or institution would be happy to own or display.
Sheet measures c. 22 1/8" H x 18 3/8" W
Printed area measures c. 19 1/8" H x 14 3/8" W.
Please inspect photos closely, any noteworthy flaws to the printed surface area should be visible within picture provided.
Original fold lines as issued.
[note: We grade very conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws. We are doing our best to show & describe this item so you are happy when it arrives].
R987-[2/17]
Borri, L'Italia nell' antica cartographia, 151
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4, p. 370 |
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