Subject: Central Italy
Period: 1610 (published)
Publication: Atlas Minor
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7 x 5.6 inches
17.8 x 14.2 cm
Gorgeous little map of central Italy showing the regions of Lazio and Abruzzo with a small bit of Molise. The spine of the Apennines runs along the middle of the map, with pictorial representations of cities and topography. The map is decorated with a charming strapwork cartouche containing a scale of miles. Latin text on verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #7401:351.
Condition: A
A dark impression on watermarked paper with minor toning and a small damp stain along the top edge of the sheet.