"Reise Chart aus Provence in Italien". Copper engraving by Gabriel Bodenehr, published in 1705. Original outline hand coloring.

This map shows the western part of the Piemonte as well as part of the Provence. At the bottom of the map is Nice, Monaco and Ventemiglia. In the upper right is Val Grana and Val Maira. In the upper left is Sallonet and Barles.

Map has a vertical centerfold to fit book size. Ver wide side margins. A few minor spots in margins.

15 x 19.5 cm ( 5.9 x 7.6 ")

$ 125.00 minus 30% Discount = $87.50

Order Nr. ITALIA MAPPA 1469

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"Ligures, Taurini, etc item Rhaetie Pars"

Copper engraving by Bertius for the Cluver atlas in 1661. Hand coloring.

This map shows the region of northwestern Italy and part of Switzerland. It has many interesting names
of the original inhabitiants of the region. On the lelft side is the Rhone Ruver.

Both side margins have beenwidened. Overall very good condition.

12 x 12.5 cm ( 4.7 x 4.9 ")

$ 90.00 minus 30% Discount = $ 63.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPY248950

"Descriptio Apuliae. Item regni Neapolitani initium, successus multa bella propter ipsum Gesta"

Map of Southern Italy: Campagna, Campobasso, Foggia, Calabria, Apulia.

Geographically adventurously false. But early and therefore charming.

Hand-colored woodcut.

Published in "Cosmographia" by Sebastian Muenster (1488-1552)

Basel, ca. 1550

The print has very pleasant general age toning and an attractive hand coloring. Very good condition.

Map is title page for articles following: "De Italia" - "De Italia Conradini ultimo Sueurorum ducks datum" - "Liber II. Aragones obtinent regnum Siciliae" - "Muli contending pro regno Neapolitano" and "Nova concertatio pro regno Neapolitano".

The articles in Latin language describe historical events including the Spanish time of the Kingdom of Naples, naturally only before 1550. Pages: 233 to 240.

Several woodcuts in the articles are also finely hand-colored.

Page size: 35 x 20 cm (ca. 13.8 x 7.9")

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA244631SOLD

Two of the three extra pages:

"Tabulae Italiae, Corsicae, Sardiniae, et adjacentium Regnorum"

Hand-colored copper etching. Rare!

Published by Jan Janssonius who had bought the rights from Visscher / Hondius

Amsterdam, 1628 (1st edition)

The first edition was published in the Visscher/Hondius atlas 1628

Our map:

Published in Amsterdam as a single sheet map (not bound in an atlas)

Amsterdam, 1640 (second edition). Date was changed in title cartouche from 1628 to 1640

Views at top and bottom: Roma, Napoli, Venetia, Fiorenza, Genova, Verona

Parma, Siena, Solfataria near Pozzuoli, Anthrum lethale grotta de li cali, Possuolo, Vellitri.

Left and right side: 4 pairs costumes 8 coats of arms in corners and between costumes.

46 x 54 cm

Condition: Map had been trimmed to border line. Margins added all around. Very good hand coloring.  Maps like this one, that were NOT bound in an atlas, but published as a single sheet map were not protected as well as if published in an atlas. Keeping a single sheet map over centuries was problematic.

Over the life span of several centuries unprotected maps will most likely be damaged in various ways. This is also true for this beautiful map of Italy. There were several damages: The trimming to the edge of map - some tears have been repaired. The map was laid down on thin China paper, thus giving it support in weak places as well as repairing the few tears that had occurred during the centuries (most likely by having kept it stored rolled). There is some browning of the paper, noticeable especially in the portion of the Mediterranean Sea.

We are trying to do our best to bring to attention all blemishes.

But even with these blemishes this remains a very desirable, rare map. It is highly attractive and very decorative with the four surrounding pictorial border decorations.

46 x 54 cm (ca. 18.1 x 21.3")

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA253904 SOLD

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Reverse side:

"Tarvisina Marchia et Tirolis Comitatus"

Type of print: Copper etching.

Publisher: Gerard Mercator

Ciolor: Original hand coloring

Published in: Duisburg, Germany

Date: Ca. 1590

Verso text: Latin

Aria shown: Focus is on South Tyrol, Lake Garda, Veneto

Measurements: 35,5 x43 cm (ca. 14 x 16.9")

Light browning on margin edges. Centerfold reinforced. A very nice map.

Price: $ 1200.00

Order Nr. ITALIA MAPPA 241334

"Sardinia Insula"

Hand-colored woodcut

Published in "Cosmographia" by Sebastian Muenster (1488-1552)

Published in Basel, Switzerland, ca. 1550

Verso Woodcut and description of earth quake in Naples during the reign of Alfonso II of Naples.

A very attractive map of this Mediterranean island including the southern tip of Corsica.

Margins show some traces of age and use. In general: Very good condition.

25 x 15 cm (ca. 9.8 x 5.9")

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA242219SOLD

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Separate page:

"Descrittione Del Latio o Del Territorio Di Roma"
"Latium, Sev. Territorium Romae"

This map shows "north" on the left side. The right side is "south", the upper side is "east" and the lower side is "west".
It is easier to see that the Tiber flows into the Mediterranean. Rome, of course is in the center. The "Colli Albani"
and the lakes are shown in fine detail. Many of the Roman Villas are shown. A fine map for collectors of early maps.

Type of print: Copper etching

Artist: Girolamo Porro

After: Giovanni Lorenzo d'Anania

Published in: "Geografia cioe Descrittione Universale della Terra"

Publisher: Gio. Battista & Giorgio Galignani Fratelli

First published by: Claudius Ptolemy

Edition: Italian edition

Editor: Giovanni Antonio Magini (1555-1617)

Text: Italian. Complete on front and reverse page and on a separate page.

Published in: Venice

Date: 1598

Measurements:

Map size: Ca. 11.5 x 16 cm ( 4.5 x 6.2 ")

Page size: Ca. 28,5 x 18.5 cm (ca. 11.2 x 7.2")

Condition: Near perfect. Very minor traces of age.

$ 320.00 minus 30% Discount = $ 224.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA241857

"La Mer Mediterranee divise en ses Principales Parties our Mers"

Very finely hand-colored copper etching by Gerard Valck (1652-1726).

Published in Amsterdam, ca. 1700

The Mediterranean Sea from the Strait of Gibraltar to the eastern shores.

Map was printed from two plates. The border line of the right plate not exactly fitting the left. Hand-coloring and condition are very good.

48,5 x 85,5 cm (19 x 33.7")

Order Nr. MEDITERRANEAN247139 SOLD

"Descrittione della Regione Piemontese - Pedemontium Monsferratus et Liguria" Tafel XI (11) Northern Italy

Very detailed map of the Piemonte with parts of Monferrato and Liguria. The coatine extends from Monaco to Rapallo in Liguria.

Type of print: Copper etching

Artist: Girolamo Porro

After: Giovanni Lorenzo d'Anania

Published in: "Geografia cioe Descrittione Universale della Terra"

Publisher: Gio. Battista & Giorgio Galignani Fratelli

First published by: Claudius Ptolemy

Edition: Italian edition

Editor: Giovanni Antonio Magini (1555-1617)

Text: Italian. Complete on front and reverse page

Published in: Venice

Date: 1598

Measurements:

Map size: Ca. 12,5 x 17 cm (ca. 4.9 x 6.7")

Page size: Ca. 28,5 x 19 cm (ca. 11.2 x 7.5")

Condition: Near perfect. Left margin narrow. Very minor traces of age.

$ 285.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA236444

"Descrittione Dell' Isola di Sardigna"

Type of print: Copper etching

Artist: Girolamo Porro

Published in: "Geografia cioe Descrittione Universale della Terra"

Publisher: Gio. Battista & Giorgio Galignani Fratelli

First published in: "Geographia" von Claudius Ptolemy

Edition: Italian edition

Editor: Giovanni Antonio Magini (1555-1617)

Text: Italian. Complete on front and reverse side

Published in: Venice

Date:1598

Measurements:

Map size: Ca. 12,5 x 17 cm (ca. 4.9 x 6.7")

Page size: Ca. 28,5 x 19 cm (ca. 11.2 x 7.5")

Condition: Near perfect. Very minor traces of age.

$ 390.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA236448

"Descrittione del Foro di Giulio" Plate XVII (17). Friuli - Venezia Giulia

The coastline extends from Venice to Istria to Zorsi and Cherso. In the upper right is Lubljana. In the north are the Julian Alps.

Type of print: Copper etching

Artist: Girolamo Porro

Published in: "Geografia cioe Descrittione Universale della Terra"

Publisher: Gio. Battista & Giorgio Galignani Fratelli

First published in: "Geographia" von Claudius Ptolemy

Edition: Italian edition

Editor: Giovanni Antonio Magini (1555-1617)

Text: Italian. Complete on front and reverse side

Published in: Venice

Date:1598

Measurements:

Map size: Ca. 12,5 x 17 cm (ca. 4.9 x 6.7")

Page size: Ca. 28,5 x 19 cm (ca. 11.2 x 7.5")

Condition: Near perfect. Very minor traces of age.

$ 390.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA236448

"Das Alte Italien" Wood engraving ca 1875.

Very historical map of Italy with Classical Latin, Etruscan, Celtic and other ancient geographical names. In the upper right corner is an inset showing details of classical Rome. On the reverse side is part of an article (in German) about the Roman Empire.

26.3 x 19.2 cm ( 10.3 x 7.5 ")

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA234694SOLD

"Campagna di Roma olim Latium Patrimonio di S. Pietro et Sabina"

Type of print: Copper etching

Publisher: Cornelius and Willem Blaeu

Published: Amsterdam, ca. 1640

Color: Exquisite original hand coloring

Map shows Rome and its surrounding areas. Coast line from Civita Vecchia to Gaeta. In the periphery: Lago di Bolsena, Lago di Pie di Luco, Lago di Rieti, Lago di Celano

Reverse side: Text in Dutch

Cartouches: Title cartouche with coat of arms of Pope Urban VIII Barberini

Adress and dedication Renaissance cartouche

Condition: Exquisite in every respect! Simply a very, very attractive map in superb condition!

Price: $ 700.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA 236249

"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.

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA1481SOLD

"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. ITALIAMAPPA1405

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

A very detailed map that shows even the small towns, monasteries and topograpical points of interest. This map shows church state of Florence at the time. 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 northeastern Sardinia. Decorative ecclesiatical cartouche. Notice that the cherubs hold various objects of ecclesiastical authority.

Fine map image! Map has small margins with signs of age and use.. There are a few fine creases along the centerfold. Light crease on right side of map. Light waterstain in upper left margin. Heavy paper.

48 x 57.7 cm (18.9 x 32.7 ")

$ 680.00 minus 30% Discount = $ 476.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA1394

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"Marche D'Ancone Et duche De Spolete. Marcha Anconitana cum Spoletano Ducatu" Copper etching by Peter Kaerius (1571-1646). Published in Amsterdam, ca 1620.

Almost in the center of this map is Assisi. In the upper left is Ravenna. In the lower left is the Tiber (Tevere) River. In the lower right is Lago di Celano and Ortuchio. On the reverse side is text in French about the area shown on the map.

Map is in good condition.

14 x 17.5 cm ( 5.5 x 6.8 ")

$ 185.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA1488

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"Italia Media". Steel engraving from the geographischen Anstalt des Bibliographischen Instituts in Hildburg hausen ca 1855. Some minimal original hand coloring.

Very detailed map of Italy with the Latin names of the Etruscan and Roman towns and cities. The early connecting roads are shown. In the lower left is a detailed inset of Rome with Latin names. The map extends as far north as Ascoli Piceno and Vulsinii. It extends as far suth as Aegetini, Grumentum and Rudae.

The left margin is narrow. Map is otherwise in fine condition.

21.4 x 27.5 cm ( 8.4 x 10.8 ")

$ 75.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA235443

"Dominii Venet(i) in Italia in Partes Accurate divis(um) ac Statuum Ducum Mantuae et Mirandolae,
Parmaem Mutinae novissima descriptio". Copper etching by Cornelius Danckerts, Amsterdam, ca 1680. Original hand coloring.

This map shows basically the same region that reaches from Bressanone in the north to Florence and Ancona in the south. In the northwest is Bergamo and Piacenza. To the east is part of Slovenia and part of Croatia.

Map has overall natural age toning and browning. Vertical centerfold. Map has some scattered creases..

49.2 x 59.9 cm (19.4 x 23.6 ")

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA1340SOLD

"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 ")

$ 220.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA1405

"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")

$180.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA1523

"Provincia di Abruzzo citeriore" Copper etching by Francesco Vallardi. Published in ãAtlante 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")

$ 140.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA1722SOLD

"Provincia dell'umbria circondario di Orvieto" Copper etching by Francesco Vallardi. Published in ãAtlante 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")

$ 140.00 minus 30% Discount = $ 98.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA1520

"Delegazione di Civitavecchia" Copper etching by Francesco Vallardi. Published in ãAtlante 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")

$ 160.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA1519

"Provincie di Principato ulteriore e di Benevento" Copper etching by Francesco Vallardi. Published in ãAtlante 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. ITALIAMAPPA1518 SOLD

"Legazione di Velletri" Copper etching by Francesco Vallardi. Published in ãAtlante 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")

$ 160.00 minus 30% Discount = $ 112.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA1517

"Deleganzione di Viterbo" Copper etching by Francesco Vallardi. Published in ãAtlante 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")

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA1516SOLD

"Provincia dell'Umbria circondario di Rieti" Copper etching by Francesco Vallardi. Published in ãAtlante 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")

$ 160.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA1521.

"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. ITALIAMAPPA1310

"Italia Media"

Steel engraving from Meyer in Hildburghausen, 1850. Original outline coloring.
In the lower left is a plan of ancient Rome.

Except for a few hardly visible spots in upper margin, the map is in fine condition.

21.5 x 27.5 cm ( 8.4 x 10.8 ")

$ 90.00 minus 30% Discount = $ 63.00

Order Nr. ITALIAMAPPA248954