Antique Map of Italy, 1740

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Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van Italie na de Nieuwste waarnemingen van de l'Isle en andere.' Attractive detailed map showing … Read more Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van Italie na de Nieuwste waarnemingen van de l'Isle en andere.' Attractive detailed map showing Italy as well as Corsica, Sardinia, Minorca, Croatia, Albania, Dalmatia, a bit of Provence, Malta and the northern coast of Africa. The map is centered on a simple compass rose. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Isaak Tirion' after an anonymous artist. Made by 'Isaak Tirion' after an anonymous artist. Isaak Tirion, a Dutch publisher in Amsterdam, was born 1705. He produced serveral Atlases and Dutch town plans. The maps mainly based on those of Guillaume de l'Isle. He died in 1765. Artist: Made by 'Isaak Tirion' after an anonymous artist. Made by 'Isaak Tirion' after an anonymous artist. Isaak Tirion, a Dutch publisher in Amsterdam, was born 1705. He produced serveral Atlases and Dutch town plans. The maps mainly based on those of Guillaume de l'Isle. He died in 1765. Condition: Good, given age. Paper somewhat browned. Edges with an occasional tiny tear. A few minor spots. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1740 Overall size: 55.3 x 43.5 cm. Image size: 37.7 x 32.7 cm. See less