Italy engraved hand color old map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsPer Italiam Curfus publici & Viarum Militarium accuratissima vestigia...
(Europe / Italy/ Italia).
Issued c.1720, Nuremberg by C. Weigel..
Early 18th century engraved map, with original hand color.
Large decorative title at bottom center includes vegetation and horseback riders scene.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, couple minor paper creases, light spotting, slight touch of surface soiling, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Sheet Measures c. 14 1/4"H x 17"W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 12 3/4"H x 15 3/4"W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Borri, L'Italia nell'antica cartografia, 178
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4, pp. 367.
[R18944].