1643 Boisseau Map of Italy's Adda River Valley -- Description du Pais de la Valetolinne
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This is a superb and rare map of the Adda River Valley in northern Italy from its source to Lake Como on the left. This ancient valley is known for vine production. Valtellina and many other towns of Sondrio Province are identified. The map was presumably made for French military purposes. In the upper left legend A-L with indicating selected fortified cities, villages and bridges over the Adda useful to the French troops together with some very brief historical news. Much additional detail is included as to other rivers, bridges, etc. Two states of the map are known, one with the distance scale "SCALA DE MIGLIA OTO" at the bottom right with only the compass, the other with also the notes indluded. This map is of the latter configuration.
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Very good. On laid paper. Slight toning. Marginal staining and wrinkling. Issued centerfold with split closed on verso. Uncolored.
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1643 Boisseau Map of Italy's Adda River Valley -- Description du Pais de la Valetolinne
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