Interesting map of Scotland engraved on copper by Glot. Inset the Shetland. From the scarce “Atlas Portatif, contenant la Gographie Universelle Ancienne et Moderne” by Eustache Herisson published in Paris in 1809 at Desray.
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Interesting map of Scotland engraved on copper by Glot. Inset the Shetland. From the scarce “Atlas Portatif, contenant la Gographie Universelle Ancienne et Moderne” by Eustache Herisson published in Paris in 1809 at Desray.
- Year: 1809
- Dimension: 213 x 182 mm
- Place of publication: Paris
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Copper engraving from “Atlante Novissimo, illustrato ed accresciuto sulle osservazioni, e scoperte fatte dai piu’ celebri e piu’ recenti cartografi” by Antonio Zatta published in Venice in 1779.Very good condition with nice and decorative original colours.
- Year: 1779
- Dimension: 400 x 310 mm
- Place of publication: Venice
