This elegant architectural frontispiece appeared in Coronelli's two-volume Isolario as part of his Atlante Veneto. The title appears on a billowing piece of parchment, held aloft by Mercury, the Roman mythological figure representing travel and trade. The argonautic emblem below - a ship on a terrestrial globe with the motto “Plus Ultra” - belongs to the Accademia Cosmografica degli Argonauti, the first geographical society, which was founded by Coronelli in 1680. Two cherubs at top holding a large coat of arms complete the composition.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.CORO-13a.

Condition: B+

Nice impression and color with some light dampstaining primarily along the right and left sheet edges. The right edge has been reinforced on verso with old paper.