Italy
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Important map of northern Italy drawn by Captain M. Chauchard (an engineer and cartographer specializing in military camps) and published in Paris in 1791 by J.C. Dezauche. The map, which extends as far south as Perugia, is very detailed not only for its precise toponymy but also regarding the Alpine orography and communication routes. This is a legendary map: during the Second Italian Campaign of 1800, the Topographic Office of the Armée de Réserve had…
- Dimension: 98 x 166 cm
- Place of publication: Paris
- Year: 1791
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Out of stockCopper-engraved map by Pierre-François Tardieu depicting the ancient State of Venice, with only cities, main roads, and rivers shown outside the frame line. Longitudes are indicated with respect to the meridian of the Isle of Iron (above) and the meridian of Paris (below), with the plate numbering ‘N.° 97. F.” in the upper right-hand corner. From the Atlas Universel de Geographie Physique et Politique by Pierre Chanlaire and Edmé Mentelle, published in Paris in 1797/98.
- Dimension: 45 x 34 cm
- Place of publication: Paris
- Year: 1797
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This finely detailed map depicts the Republic of Venice and its mainland dominions, extending to the Alps in the north and the Gulf of Venice in the south. Engraved by Thomas Koning and published in Amsterdam in 1771 by Hans Kasper Arkstée and Hendrick Merkus as part of their Histoire universelle depuis le commencement du monde…, the map beautifully showcases the coastal and lagoon area. Venice and its coastline, including its canals and islands, are…
- Dimension: 30 x 24 cm
- Place of publication: Amsterdam
- Year: 1771
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Out of stockFour curious maps on one sheet showing the detailed scene of the battle between the allied and imperial army near Bologna, Modena Mirandola and on Panaro river. Published by Homann Heirs, perhaps in composite atlases as well as in separate sheets. The titles and keys to both maps are given in German and Italian. With striking original colour.
- Year: 1743
- Dimension: 560 x 470 mm
- Place of publication: Nuremberg
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Out of stockA rare map depicting northern Italy during the Second War of Independence, designed and printed in Strasbourg in 1859 by Frédéric-Émile Simon, a figure who stands out in the history of European publishing and chromolithography thanks to his innovations in color printing. In the lower left corner, the publication details highlight the use of “the best French and German documents” and lend the map scientific objectivity, positioning it as a “neutral” source of information in…
- Dimension: 44 x 57 cm
- Place of publication: Strasbourg
- Year: 1859
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A rare panoramic view of the city of Cazal in Monferrato, Italy. Below a legend with four key-point.
- Year: 1710
- Dimension: 315 x 210 mm
- Place of publication: Paris
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Out of stockBella e rara carta geografica della Toscana pubblicata da Matteo Florimi a Siena nel 1600 (firma in basso a destra) basata sulla mappa della medesima area disegnata da Girolamo Bellarmato e pubblicata da Claudio Duchetti a Roma nel 1558. Girolamo Bellarmato (Siena 1493 – 1560) fu matematico, ingegnere, architetto e cartografo e la sua carta corografica della Toscana fu il modello cartografico almeno per mezzo secolo. Oltre al Florimi, si ispirarono alla Tuscia del Bellarmato…
- Year: 1602 ca
- Dimension: 490 x 360 mm
- Place of publication: Siena
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Out of stockA spectacular and rare bird’s eye view of the city of L’Aquila. Title at upper centre, key in a cartouche surmounted by the arms of the dedicatee, Fernando de Casteo, Conde de Lemos, at left, arms of L’Aquila at upper right corner, royal arms of Spain, arms of the dedicator Blas Pico. Lauro was an acomplished Roman engraver. Amongst other works he is particularly known for his Antiquae urbis splendor, a four volume work dedicated … [cod.1064/15]
- Year: 1600
- Dimension: 515 x 385 mm
- Place of publication: Rome
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Copper engraving from “Il nuovo itinerario d’Italia…” published in Rome in 1699 at P.Rossi. [cod.314/15]
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- Dimension: 120 x 172 mm
- Place of publication: Rome
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Out of stockFascinating propaganda poster displaying the Mussolini government’s plan to address the issue of communication routes in Sicily. The map depicts the island with clearly highlighted road and rail connections, categorized by color to indicate their operational status, planned developments, and ongoing construction. Additionally, the map includes indications of naval routes from Palermo to Naples, Cagliari, Libya, and Tunisia. It offers an intriguing opportunity to examine the evolution of transportation in Sicily. For example, it’s noteworthy…
- Dimension: 30 x 45 cm
- Place of publication: Milan
- Year: 1930
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Out of stockMap of Tyrol taken from Giovanni Marieni’s rare work *Atlas of Modern Geography*, published in Milan in 1833 by the Imperial and Royal Printing Office. The map depicts the vast Alpine territory of historic Tyrol and the Vorarlberg region, then an integral part of the Austrian Empire. The drawing effectively highlights the mountainous structure of the Alps, rendered through refined orographic hatching that lends depth and relief to the landscape. The main valleys, river courses,…
- Dimension: 31 x 42 cm
- Place of publication: Milan
- Year: 1833
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A wall map in 9 sheets, centered on Milan, drawn and engraved by the Istituto Geografico Militare and published in 1823. This map is well known for its large scale, fine engraving and high level of detail. The nine sheets, kept in their cardboard case, are individually titled: Gallarate showing Mezzana, Castano, Busto Arsizio and Turate Monza: Saronno, Lainate, Usmate and Agrate Trezzo: Osnago, Vimercate, Zanica and Cologno Abbiategrasso: Gallarate, Trecate, Pregnana and Vermezzo Milano:…
- Dimension: 105 x 165 cm
- Place of publication: Milan
- Year: 1823
