"Italia Gallica, sive Gallia Cisalpina" Copper etching from the atlas “Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" by Abraham Ortelius. Antwerp, 1595. Hand coloring, probably in the 20th century. Reverse text: Latin.

This is a historic not a geographical map. It was added to the original atlas as the IV additamentum. The historical maps were all engraved by Abraham Ortelius himself and added to the atlas in five stages under the subtitle “Parergon, sive veteris geographiae aliquot tabulae". Since these maps were added only three years before Ortelius died, they were printed only in the last few editions of this magnificent atlas work.

Map shows area south of the Alps to a line from Pisa to Ravenna. Names of places and rivers in Latin. Great attention is paid to the rivers, the contributeries to the river Po, which also in ancient times, was a gigantic, most fertile and therefore wealthy area. Ortelius shows in particular the flood plains towards the Adratic Sea which was curse and blessing for the people and the agriculture.

Pleasant general age toning. Wide margins. Map has a few spots in upper area showing through from the reverse side.

34.5 x 46.5 cm (13.6 x 18.3")

$ 850.00

Order Nr. ITALIA 1499

"Territorio di Orvieto". Copper etching in good recent coloring from the "Atlas of Italy" by Giovanni Antonio
Magini (1555-1617). Bologna, 1598.

One of the very enticing maps of this important Italian cartographer of the 16th century. We have to realize that
we are looking at a very well preserved map 400 years of age! It shows, in an almost square format, the Lago
di Bolsena and the famous region of Orvieto, the region i.e. where one of Italy's excellent wines come from.
A Renaissance title cartouche, another with dedication and signature and another one yet with a mileage scale
plus an ornamentic way of depicting mountains, forests and cities give this desirable map the touch of antiquity
map lovers cherish so much.

This map has general light toning and ink rests on the plate mark that came about when the copper plate was
pressed on the paper. Condition: Very Good.

32.5 x 51 cm ( 12.9 x 20 ")

$ 890.00

Order Nr. Italy-1281

"Unter-Italien" Southern Italy.

Copper etching by G. Haubold after a drawing by Heinrich Kiepert (1818-1899). Published in Geographisches Institut Weimar, 1856. Original hand coloring

Detailed map of southern Italy including Sicily and a rather large size rendering of the island of Pantellaria. Inset maps of the Golf of Naples and its hinterland and of Malta / Gozo.

General age toning. Wide margins. Very good condition

59 x 50.8 cm (23.2 x 20")

$ 450.00

Order Nr. ITALIA 1500

Siagi

Copper engraving by Joseph Roux from "Recueil des principaux plans des ports et rades de la Mer Mediterranée", ca 1780. Binding holes in left margin.

12.8 x 19.2 cm ( 5 x 7.5 ")

$ 85.00

Order Nr. ITALY1473

“Status Parmensis sive Ducatus Parmensis et Piacentinus...". Map of Parma and surroundings.

Copper etching from the atlas by Homann Heirs. Original hand coloring. Nuremberg, dated 1731.

City plans of Parma (left) and Piacenza (right). Baroque figure title cartouche

General age toning. Some insignificant fraying on edges. Left side of map has barely visible crease. Vertical centerfold.

48 x 56.6 cm (18.9 x 22.3")

$ 580.00

Order Nr. ITALY1493

"Kronland Tyrol. u. Vorarlberg und souveraines Fuerstenthum Liechtenstein." Lithograph by H. Mueller for C. Flemming ca 1860. Some original hand outline coloring corresponging to the political regions listed in the lower right map key.

In the center of this very detailed topographical map is Meran. The map extends as far sout as Lago di Garda and as far north to Schongau and Weilheim in Oberbayern. In the upper right corner of the map is St. Gildgen and in the upper left corner is Ravenstein and Bodensee. In the lower left is a list of the highest mountains on the map.

Map has a few very light stains in margins and a small piece of lower left corner is mising. Light crease in upper left margins corner.

32 x 39.7 cm ( 12.5 x 15.6 ")

$ 75.00

Order Nr. AUSTRIA1031

"Lombardisch-Venetianisches Koenigreich". Lithograph by R. Seth after T. Bromme ca 1865. Original hand outline coloring corresponding to the political regions listed in the key.

Riva and Roveredo are located in the center of this detailed map. In the upper left are parts of Zurich Lake and Zug Lake. In the lower center of the map is Bologna. In the lower right corner is a detailed inset of Venice.

Map has a vertical centerfold.

26.5 x 37.7 cm ( 10.4 x 14.8 ")

$ 75.00

Order nr. ITALIA1492

"Pougle Piane, Peucetie, ou Terre de Barri. Puglia Piana Terra di Barri Otrato." Copper etching by Peter Kaerius (1571-1646). Published in Amsterdam, ca 1620.

Nice little map of southern Italy. In the upper right is Truento and Serra Capriola. In the upper center is Crapi and Sirene. Notice part of the Lipari Islands and sicily in the upper left. On the reverse side is text in French about this region.

Map is clean and in good condition.

13.2 x 17.5 cm ( 5.1 x 6.8 ")

$ 185.00

Order Nr. ITALIA1487

"Latii Vtrivsqve Delinatio". Copper etching by R. W. Seale for Knapton. Published 1742 in London. Modern hand coloring.

This map shows the region of Latium. The red point shows the location of Rome. In the upper right is Lacus Fucinus. On the left is Lacus Sabatinus and Caere ( now Cerveteri). In the lower right is Formia and the Gulf of Gaeta.

Map has light, scattered spotting. Two vertical folds to fit book size. Overall condition is Much Better than Good.

20.2 x 30.6 cm (7.9 x 12 ")

$ 250.00

Order Nr. ITALY1405

"Italy South. Part" Steel etching by S. Hall for an atlas published in Edinborough, 1859. Printed in a beige monochrome.

Shows southern part of Italy from a line Civita Vecchia, Popoli, Vasto d'Ammone southward.

Detailed is Sicily, Sardinia and - in an inset in the lower left corner of map: Malta/Gozo.

Clean!

26.4 x 37.7 (10.4 x 14.8")

$210.00

Order Nr. ITALIA1523

"Provincia di Abruzzo citeriore" Copper etching by Francesco Vallardi. Published in “Atlante Geografico dell'Italia" Milano, ca. 1850. Original outline coloring.

Very detailed topographical map with Casoli in the center.

General age toning and minimal spotting in margins.

33.5 x 52 cm (13.2 x 20.5")

$ 160.00

Order Nr. ITALIA1722

"Provincia dell'umbria circondario di Orvieto" Copper etching by Francesco Vallardi. Published in “Atlante Geografico dell'Italia" Milano, ca. 1850. Original outline coloring.

Very detailed topographical map with Ficulle in the center and orvieto in the lower part.

General age toning.

52 x 33.4 cm (20.5 x 13.2")

$ 160.00

Order Nr. ITALIA1520

"Delegazione di Civitavecchia" Copper etching by Francesco Vallardi. Published in “Atlante Geografico dell'Italia" Milano, ca. 1850. Original outline coloring.

Detailed map showing the topography of the area. In the upper left is Lago di Bassa and Lago di Burano. The map extends as far south as The Arrone and Tiber Rivers.

General age toning.

52 x 33.4 cm (20.5 x 13.2")

$ 180.00

Order Nr. ITALIA1519

"Provincie di Principato ulteriore e di Benevento" Copper etching by Francesco Vallardi. Published in “Atlante Geografico dell'Italia" Milano, ca. 1850. Original outline coloring.

Ufita is in the center of this very detailed map. In the upper left corner are the coats-of-arms of Avellino and Benevento.

General age toning and a few very light spots.

33.5 x 52 cm (13.2 x 20.5")

$ 180.00

Order Nr. ITALIA1518

"Legazione di Velletri" Copper etching by Francesco Vallardi. Published in “Atlante Geografico dell'Italia" Milano, ca. 1850. Original outline coloring.

This detailed map shows the Via Appia and other major roads. The map extends as far south as Terracina an Lago di Fondi. In the lower left is a key to the various roads and borders.

General age toning.

52 x 33.4 cm (20.5 x 13.2")

$ 180.00

Order Nr. ITALIA1517

"Deleganzione di Viterbo" Copper etching by Francesco Vallardi. Published in “Atlante Geografico dell'Italia" Milano, ca. 1850. Original outline coloring.

Viterbo is located in the ceenter of this topographical map. Major roads of the time are shown.

General age toning. A few minor spots in margins.

52 x 33.4 cm (20.5 x 13.2")

$ 180.00

Order Nr. ITALIA1516

"Deleganzione di Frosinone" Copper etching by Francesco Vallardi. Published in “Atlante Geografico dell'Italia" Milano, ca. 1850. Original outline coloring.

Frosinone is in the ceenter of this map that extends from Filettino in the north to Terracina in the south.

General age toning.

52 x 33.4 cm (20.5 x 13.2")

$ 180.00

Order Nr. ITALIA1515

"Provincia dell'Umbria circondario di Rieti" Copper etching by Francesco Vallardi. Published in “Atlante Geografico dell'Italia" Milano, ca. 1850. Original outline coloring.

Rieti is in the upper right part of this topographical map that extends from Terni in the north to Orvino and Collalto in the south.

General age toning.

52 x 33.4 cm (20.5 x 13.2")

$ 180.00

Order Nr. ITALIA1521.

"Descrittione Dell'Isola Di Venetia". Copper etching from "L'Isole piu Famose del Mondo" (The most famous islands of the world by Thomas Porcacchi (1530 - 1585) and engraved by Girolamo Porro. The first edition of this work was published in Venice in 1572. This is from the second edition, 1620.

Venice is shown framed by the mainland and lidos on this early map of the city. Notice the great detail of all the little islands around Venice. Many sailing vessels add a decorative note.The map is placed on a page like those above. It includes three additional pages of text in Italian.

The printed impression of this map is not quite as strong as the others. A repaired worm track in the upper left corner is on all four pages and does not affect text. The margin to the left of the map has heavier foxing. The other text pages are clean with only minimal foxing. The overall condition is Better than Good.

Map size. 10.2 x 14.2 cm ( 4 x 5.6 ")
Page size: 27.7 x 19.7 cm ( 10.9 x 7.8 " )

$ 300.00

Order Nr. Italy-1310

"Ischia Isola, olim Ænaria". Copper etching by Iulius Iasolinus for Johann and Cornelius Blaeu , ca 1640. Original hand coloring.

This very decorative map of Ischia is northwest-oriented. Notice the interesting topographical details. Historical sailing vessels sail in the Canale di Procida. The promontory at the bottom of the map is Cuma. The town of Ischia is shown on a promontory on the left of the island. Verso: Text in German.

Map has overall light age browning.Vertical centerfold.

37.5 x 47.5 cm ( 14.7 x 18.7 ")

$ 1400.00

Order Nr. ITALY1382

"Status Ecclesiastici Magnique Ducatus Florentini". Copper etching by Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724). Published ca 1720. Original hand coloring.

This map shows church state of Florence at the time and the surrounding area. The west coast stretches from la Spezia to the Gulf of Gaeta. On the Adriatic side the coast is shown from the Po Delta to the Porto di Ascoli. In the lower left corner is a bit of Sardinia.

Map has small margins with some light age toning. There are a few fine creases along the centerfold. The overall condition of the map image is Almost Very Good.

48 x 57.7 cm (18.9 x 32.7 ")

$ 680.00

Order Nr. ITALY1394

"Romani Imperii Primordia ut apud Florum". Copper etching by Hermann Moll, 1749.

Map of the area around Rome with Tuscany in the north and reaching as far south as Pompei.

Vertical centerfold with light graying from ink. Repaired tear in left margin reaching slightly into image. One very light spot above title.

15.2 x 22.5 cm ( 5.9 x 8.8 ")

$ 115.00

Order Nr. ITALY1445

" Descriptio Apuliæ. Item regni Neapolitani initium,...". Woodcut from "Cosmographia" by Sebastian
Münster. Basel, ca 1550.

This entry includes 4 pages with illustration and text on both sides describing the Kingdom of Naples. The most
important illustration is the map shown that begins with Gaeta in the northwest and shows the "boot" of Italy. On
the right side is the Adriactic Sea. In the lower left are the islands of Vulcano, Salina, Lipari, Filicudi and a small
part of Sicily. The text is Latin. Other illustrations include a coat of arms, a sword, Queen Iohanna (???) and various noblemen. The text gives some general history of Naples as well as specific information about the reign of Conradus
and the reign of the Aragonese.

The condition of all four pages is Excellent except for some inking out of 4 lines on one page and a handwritten
note in a margin, all in brown ink and very old. The map shown above is in excellent condion and very clean.

Image size: 20.6 x 14.7 cm ( 8.1 x 5.8 ") Page size: 30.7 x 20 cm ( 12.1 x 7.9 ")

$ 290.00

Order Nr. ITALY1435

"Belli Typus in Italia victricis Aquilae progressius in Statu Mediolanensi et Ducatu Mantuae demonstrans." Copper engraving by Johann Bapt. Homann, dated 1702. Modern hand coloring.

Milan is in the upper center of this northern Italian map. In the upper left is Salurn and St. Michael on the Adige River. In the upper left is Brig and Arnen in Switzerland. In the lower left is Mondovi. Modena and Torricella are in the lower right. Decorative cartouche in the lower right with a view of Cremona on the left and on the right is a historical figure holding a plan of Mantua.

Map has tiny repaired tear in on upper margin edge. Vertical centerfold has been flattened and is invisible. Map is in Very good condition.

47 x 55 cm (18.5 x 21.6 ")

$ 475.00

Order Nr. ITALIA1479

"Ducatus Mediolani una cum Confinys accurata Tabula exibitus auctus et e medatus." Copper etching by Johann Bapt. Homann, 1723. Original hand coloring.

Milan is in the upper center of this northern Italian map. In the upper left is Salurn and St. Michael on the Adige River. In the upper left is Brig and Arnen in Switzerland. In the lower left is Mondovi. Modena and Torricella are in the lower right. In the lower right is a decorative cartouche with cherubs and two young men.

Map has a vertical centerfold. Light creasing at bottom of map near centerfold. Light browning on margin edges and a few scattered spots in margins.

47 x 58 cm ( 18.5 x 22.8 ")

$ 425.00

Order Nr. ITALIA1480

"Regiae Celstitudines Sabaudicae Status in quo Ducatus Sabaudiae Principatus Pedemontium et Ducatus Montiferrati ......" Copper engraving by Johann Baptist Homann 1723 Original hand coloring.

Turin is in the ccenter of this map concentrating on the regions of Savoy and Montferrato. In the upper right is Lago di Como and in the lower right is Porto fino and Rapallo on the Ligurian coast. In the upper left is Geneva and part of the rhone River. Grenoble is on the middle left of the map. In the lower left corner is Corbieres and St. Paul.

Map has a vertical centerfold. Map has several creases in lower right section of map. Tiny repaired tear on lower margin edge. Light browning in margins and a few minor spots.

$380.00

Order Nr. ITALIA1481