Subject: Sicily, Italy
Period: 1661 (published)
Publication: Introductionis in Universam Geographiam
Color: Hand Color
Size:
7.8 x 6.3 inches
19.8 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: cf. Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CLUV-6a #23.
Condition: A
A sharp impression with a few tiny spots of foxing and light toning along the edges of the sheet.