Descrittione dell' Isola Metellino [Description of the island of Lesbos]

Antique copperplate map, 1620

Title of map: 'Descrittione dell' Isola Metellino [Description of the island of Lesbos]'

The image below shows an enlarged cross section from the centre of the map to show the level of printed detail:

The map depicts the Greek North Aegean island of Lesbos. The map is orientated towards the north.

DATE PRINTED: 1620    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 20.5 x 29.5cm, 8.25 x 11.75 inches (Medium)

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Tomaso Porcacchi

PROVENANCE: "L'Isole Piu Famose del Mondo", Venice

TYPE: Antique copperplate map

VERSO: The descriptive text continues on the reverse side

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy - see below.

AUTHENTICITY:  This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography.

REMARKS: FRANCE: Gravures et Cartes anciennes. DEUTSCHLAND: Alte Lankarten und Stadt ansichten. ITALIA: Stampe e Mappe antiche. ESPA�A: Mapas antiquos y impresiones antiguas. E and OE. Force Majeure. English law shall apply.

RETURNS POLICY:   I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition, suitably packed & insured, within 14 days of receipt.