This handsome map of southern Italy is a fine example of Homann's cartographic style with incredible detail throughout the countryside and large graphic cartouches. Locates hundreds of villages and many cities, included fortified ones. The title cartouche features a ferocious sea monster about to devour a stranded maiden with a knight riding Pegasus across the sky to her salvation. The distance scale features a scene showing Mount Vesuvius erupting, putti and the royal coat of arms of the Kingdom of Naples.

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Condition: B

Strong color that appears to be old. On thick hand laid paper with large watermark. Within map is a 2" centerfold split and a tear with old repair.