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Greece Title: Paralello Geografico Dell Antiquo Col Moderno Arcicolago Per Istrutzione dell' Istoria dell' Isole ... Cartographer: Coronelli, Vincenzo Maria Published: Venice, V. Coronelli Date: 1689-1700 Size: [ca. 46 x 61 cm] Technic: Copper-engraving / Uncolored Description: Fine copper-engraving, uncolored as published. Large and detailled engraved map of the northern part of Greece showing the northern Greek Archipel with Thessalia in the north and towards the Sea of Marmara with the neighbouring 'Asia Minor', published in Coronelli's "Atlante Veneto". Ornated with a decorative allegoric title cartouche and a decorative mileage scale. The map provides a lot of information on the islands in the Greek archipel, as well place names, rivers, mountains and the coastline towards Turkey. Vincenzo Coronelli, exceedingly successful in publishing his atlases 'Isolario' and the 'Atlante Veneto', worked also for Louis XIV and had therefore in France access to the newest cartographic informations. Notes: A strong impression in excellent condition. Condition: Excellent Reference: Price: /
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