1720 Homann Map of Sicily, Malta and Sardinia --
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This highly decorative double-page map shows Sicily, Sardinia, the Maltese islands, the southern tip of Italy, and northern Tunisia. The insets are: at bottom left Mount Etna is shown erupting above a city of Catania, and at bottom right is Malta's capital Valletta surrounded by a Maltese knight and coat of arms. Several ships and a simple compass rose fill the Mediterranean. There is a large amount of detail as to topography, rivers, lakes, town, cities, forests, etc. The map is adorned with an elaborate and ornate title cartouche that features Ceres, Bacchus, Vulcan, and putti holding the coats of arms for Sicily and Sardinia.
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Very Good. Slight staining in margins. On laid paper. Wonderful hand color. Slight toning along the issued centerfold.
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1720 Homann Map of Sicily, Malta and Sardinia --
Estimate $600 - $700
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