Antique Map of Southern England and Wales by Zatta, 1784

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"Antique map titled 'Parte Meridionale dell' Inghilterra e del Pricipato di Galles'.

Engraved map of the southern part of England … Read more "Antique map titled 'Parte Meridionale dell' Inghilterra e del Pricipato di Galles'.

Engraved map of the southern part of England and Wales, with title cartouche. Shows political and administrative divisions, towns, villages, forests, mountains and rivers.

This print originates from 'Atlante Novissimo, illustrato ed accresciuto sulle osservazioni, e scoperte fatte dai piu' celebri e piu' recenti geografi' by A. Zatta.

Artists and Engravers: Antonio Zatta (active 1757-1797) was the most prominent Italian map publisher of the late 18th and early 19th century. His firm, based in Venice, produced maps that mark an important transition from 18th to 19th century cartographic styles.

Artist: Antonio Zatta (active 1757-1797) was the most prominent Italian map publisher of the late 18th and early 19th century. His firm, based in Venice, produced maps that mark an important transition from 18th to 19th century cartographic styles.

Condition: Fair/good, age-related toning. Some wear and soiling. Few small repairs in margins. Blank verso, please study image carefully.

Date: 1784
Overall size: 49 x 37 cm.
Image size:40.5 x 30.5 cm.

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