1775 Regional Map Alsace France by Antonio Zatta (1722-1803) Atlante Novissimo

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A rare, original 18th century regional map
Engraved, hand-colored in outline, double-page map showing administrative divisions, towns, villages, forests, mountains … Read more A rare, original 18th century regional map
Engraved, hand-colored in outline, double-page map showing administrative divisions, towns, villages, forests, mountains and rivers. Relief shown by hachures.
It features Lorraine, Barr and Alsace regions of France, bordering today's Germany
Beautifully elaborate title cartouche with country landscape and text in Italian: "Li Governi di Lorena, Barr Ed Alsazia / Venezia preffo Antonio Zatta / Con privilegio dell Ecc(eli)mo Senato" (Copyright)
Lower right G.V. Pasquali scr. (Giovanni Valerio Pasquali - the engraver)
Watermarked wove paper
This excellent map is from Antonio Zatta's "Atlante novissimo, illustrato ed accresciuto sulle osservazioni, e scoperte fatte dai più celebri e più recenti geografi, che ora per la prima volta si produce".
The work was published in Venice between 1775 and 1785 and consisted of four volumes
This was one of the most comprehensive and stunning world atlases published in Italy in the 18th century.
Antonio Zatta (1722-1804) was an Italian editor, cartographer, and publisher. He was particularly active between 1757 and 1797, and is mostly known for the atlas presented here, "Atlante Novissimo".
He updated and redefined the traditional title cartouche by replacing the mythical elements common to the 17th and 18th century with more representative images. While balancing art and information, he was aiming for more scientific approach and better accuracy.
In this work he published the first impression of the Islands visited by Captain Cook.
Circa 1775
All original

Measurements: Approx. 19.5" x 15" the sheet; 16.75" x 12.5" the plaque
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Minor foxing, commensurate with age. All original. See less