Stalimente
| Cartographer: | Porro/Porcacchi |
| Full Title: | “Descrittione Dell'Isola di Lenno hoggi detta Stalimente” |
| Published: | Simon Galignani c. 1572-1605 |
An Aegean Sea Turkish island depicted towards the end of the 16th Century. Here shown with a beautiful title cartouche, SIX sea monsters off the coasts, a compass rose, very decorative miniature cities and expert hand-coloring combine to make this a jewel of a map which will look wonderful framed.
Note: to see available close-ups of this picture, click on the area you wish to see. There are three close-ups, including the cartouche, rose and sea monsters.
By Girolamo Porro (Venetian, flourished 1567-96). Published in Venice, c. 1572-90 by Simon Galignani for "L'Isole piu famose del mondo" written by Tommaso Porcacchi. ("Most famous Islands of the World"--in fact a world atlas).
Set within a wood-block-decorated page of text relating to the map. Expertly hand-colored. Near fine antiquarian condition with a few tiny worm holes scattered across the sheet, all well outside the engraved map area. On a c. 8” W x 11” H sheet.
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| Item #: | 50354 |
| Item Title: | Stalimente |
| Price ($US, shipping not incl.): | 275 |
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