A rare prospect view of Palermo, including a legend in the lower part published in 1720 by the Chereau brothers.
Palerme Ville Capitale de Sicile
A rare prospect view of Palermo, including a legend in the lower part published in 1720 by the Chereau brothers.
- Author: CHEREAU Jacques
- Year: 1720
- Dimension: 136 x 208 mm
- Place of publication: Paris
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