1920

  • mappa pittorica italia

    Rare pictorial map published in Verona by Arnoldo Mondadori for Joseph Personeni Inc. an Italian export shop with locations in New York, San Francisco, and Montreal.

    • Author: Arnoldo Mondadori
    • Dimension: 107 x 84 cm
    • Place of publication: Verona
    • Year: 1920
  • A large map of Italy published in Milan in 1920 by the De Agostini Geographical Institute, depicting the country’s national identity and its recent imperial ambitions in the aftermath of World War I. The map visually captures the historic territorial gains resulting from the conflict with the Austro-Hungarian Empire: Trentino, South Tyrol (with the border shifted to the Brenner Pass), Venezia Giulia, Trieste, Istria, and Zadar. It is the image of “Greater Italy” finally unified…

    • Author: I.G.D.A Istituto Geografico De Agostini
    • Dimension: 87 x 64 cm
    • Place of publication: Milan
    • Year: 1920
  • A beautiful map with the best and interesting footpaths around Courmayeur. In the top left corner a list of the mountain trails for an enjoyable and safe experience. At bottom left the Cinzano ad for its vermouth. The uncommon lithograph map drawn by Gino Veragnez-Marino was published by Guide Illustrate Reynaudi for the local tourist office in 1920 circa.

    • Author: Gino Veragnez Marino
    • Dimension: 24 x 29 cm
    • Place of publication: Turin
    • Year: 1920