Subject: Western Ukraine & Moldova
Period: 1781 (dated)
Publication: Atlante Novissimo…
Color: Hand Color
Size:
16.4 x 12.5 inches
41.7 x 31.8 cm
This densely engraved map focuses on the western portion of present-day Ukraine and part of Moldova. The Dniester River and the Carpathian Mountains run along the bottom of the map, extending north to the Sluch and Haryn Rivers. The map is filled with place names and gives good detail of political boundaries and the river systems in the region. Engraved by G. Zuliani with lettering by G. Pitteri.
References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.ZAT-1a Vol. 2, #39.
Condition: B+
A crisp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with the watermark of three crescent moons. There is toning along the centerfold, an errant spot of ink at bottom center, and marginal foxing.