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1721 De Wit Map of Central Italy (Tuscany and the Papal States)

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Title: Status Ecclesiasticus et Magnus Ducatus Thoscanae.

Description: This is an attractive c.1721 map of depicting central Italy and the regions of Tuscany and the States of the Church or the Papal States by Frederik De Wit. It covers from the Isle of Ariano south as far as Gaeta. The Island of Elba and part of Corsica is also included. The map renders the entire region in extraordinary detail offering both topographical and political information. Identifies the important cities of Rome, Florence and Mantua are identified. A decorative title cartouche adorns the top right quadrant of the map. It features a royal couple with two coats of arms, one representing the House of Medici, and the other representing the Papal States. A merman can also be seen in the water, holding a banner. The map was issued by Covens and Mortier and printed shortly following their 1721 acquisition of De Wit's plates from Maria De Wit.

Size: Printed area measures 20 inches high by 23.5 inches wide.

Condition: Very good. Overall age toning. Minor damage near lower left quadrant. Verso repair over split along original centerfold. Some edge wear with verso repair. Minor spotting.

Shipping: Shipping rates are not negotiable. Items are shipped within three business days of receiving payment. We are happy to consolidate shipping where possible. The following shipping options are available:

1. USPS Domestic Express Mail (35 USD). USA Only.
2. FedEx Ground or Home Delivery (15 USD). USA Only. 1 - 10 days. If your address is a P.O.Box and cannot ship FedEx we will ship USPS Priority and, while we ship promptly, recent postal personnel cutbacks mean that delivery may take up to 1 month.
3. DHL International EXPRESS (40 - 50 USD).
4. We can use your Federal Express Account.

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