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  • Nice and detailed map from “Parallela geographica Italiae veteris et novae”, a very rare work by Philip Briet published in Paris in 1649 at Sebastian Cramoisy. [cod.462/15]

    • Author: BRIET Philippe
    • Year: 1649
    • Dimension: 145 x 190 mm
    • Place of publication: Paris
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    This is a beautiful map of southern Italy with north oriented to the left as identified by the handsome compass rose. The map is filled with detail and based on the work of Pirro Ligorio who was best known as an architect involved in the building of St. Peter’s in Rome. The title is contained in a flowing banner and a fine sailing ship further adorns the map. From the famous Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by A. Ortelius published in Antwerp in 1574.

    • Author: ORTELIUS Abraham
    • Year: 1574
    • Dimension: 366 x 499 mm
    • Place of publication: Antwerp