Subject: Sicily, Italy
Period: 1661 (circa)
Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographicam
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7.7 x 6.3 inches
19.6 x 16 cm
Charming small map of ancient Sicily based largely on Ortelius and Gastaldi. Engraved by Pieter van den Keere (Petrus Kaerius) and embellished with a strapwork title cartouche and decorative calligraphy.
References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-6a #23.
Condition: A
Issued folding, now pressed, with attractive color. Remargined at left to accommodate framing.