Subject: Italy - Tuscany
Period: 1597 (circa)
Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7.8 x 6.1 inches
19.8 x 15.5 cm
A very attractive map describes ancient Tuscany after Ortelius, whose map was based on Bellarmati's map and supplemented by classical sources. There are numerous small islands off the coast, as well as a bit of northern Corsica. A strapwork title cartouche adorns. Engraved by Petrus Kaerius
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Condition: B+
Repair on the right binding side with facsimile to a little of the neatline. A crisp impression on bright paper, a nice copy that is otherwise fine.