MAP, Sicily, Italy, Anville
Sicily, Italy. Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville, La Sicile pour l'Histoire Romaine de Mr. Rollin, 1740 (dated). Hand Color. This attractive map of ancient Sicily uses the old Roman names and extends to the Horn of Africa, the Aeolian Islands, Gozo, and Malta. The map shows the network of Roman roads and simple topography. A Roman boat rides the sea, and the title is surrounded with a decorative cartouche topped by a dragon. Engraved by H. J. Godin for an edition of Rollin's Histoire Romaine.
Dimensions: 8.5 x 13.3 in
Condition Report: A crisp impression issued folding, now flat, with minor offsetting and a binding trim and associated tear at left that have been professionally repaired. Grade: A
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Sicily, Italy. Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville, La Sicile pour l'Histoire Romaine de Mr. Rollin, 1740 (dated). Hand Color. This attractive map of ancient Sicily uses the old Roman names and extends to the Horn of Africa, the Aeolian Islands, Gozo, and Malta. The map shows the network of Roman roads and simple topography. A Roman boat rides the sea, and the title is surrounded with a decorative cartouche topped by a dragon. Engraved by H. J. Godin for an edition of Rollin's Histoire Romaine.
Dimensions: 8.5 x 13.3 in
Condition Report: A crisp impression issued folding, now flat, with minor offsetting and a binding trim and associated tear at left that have been professionally repaired. Grade: A
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