One of the most attractive maps of the island of Corfu ever produced. The central map is surrounded by nine plans and views of fortified locations and the ancient city of Corfu. The cartouche also contains a dedication to Valerio da Riva. From Corso Geografico Universale by Coronelli published in Venice in 1690. Vincenzo Maria Coronelli is widely recognised as one of Italy?s most famous and greatest cartographers. He received an ecclesiastical education at the convent of the Minor Conventuals an
Isola di Corfu
Isola di Corfu
- Author: CORONELLI Vincenzo Maria
- Year: 1690
- Dimension: 610 x 458 mm
- Place of publication: Venice
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