Xmas Gift Idea Italy Sicily Corsica Sardinia Rome Tuscany Venice Genoa Naples 1774 Engraved Map In Multiple Colors [GhgQPncx]

L'Italie.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Engraved Maps, Europe, Italy, Sicily, Corsica, Sardinia, Rome, Naples, Genoa, Florence, Venice, Milan).

Issued 1774, Paris by the French Academy of Royal Sciences.

Small mid-18th century engraved map with attractive hand color.

Title hangs in a banner at top left.

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 8" H x 6 1/2" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 7" H x 5 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2.

[B13538].