This attractive map shows all of the continent in Zatta’s beautiful style that exemplifies his fine engraving. The map extends to include part of Central America and south to show all of Patagonia and the Straits of Magellan. The title cartouche rests in the lower left corner and features plants and fruit. The map names and delineates each political region, and is filled with place names and good detail of rivers and mountains. From Atlante Novissimo, illustrato ed accresciuto sulle osservazioni, e scoperte fatte dai più celebri e più recenti cartografi by Antonio Zatta published in Venice in 1779. [cod.1169]
America Meridionale divisa ne suoi principali Stati
- Year: 1779
- Dimension: 300 x 400 mm
- Place of publication: Venice
€ 280,00
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