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Selection of Rare and Antique Maps recently added to the Italy category of Geographicus Antique Map Gallery.

1750 Vaugondy Map of Western Lombardy w/Savoy, Piedmont and Milan, Italy

350.00 USD — Fri, 5 June 2015 16:17:00 +0000

This is a scarce 1750 map of the western part of Lombardy in northern Italy by Robert de Vaugondy. It covers from Lake Geneva south as far as Nice and east as far as Pisa and depicts the regions of Savoy, Piedmont, Milan, Genoa and Piacenza. Several important towns and cities, including Nice, Milan, Turin, Genoa, Geneva, among others are noted throughout. This is an attractive 1750 map of southern Italy by Robert de Vaugondy. It covers the southern regions of the territories claimed by the Kingdom of Naples and extends from Agropoli south to include the island of Sicily. An inset in the bottom right quadrant features the Isle of Malta. Mt. Etna, the tallest active volcano in the region, is beautifully rendered. Sicily became a Greek colony around 750 BC and according to Greek mythology, the monster Typhon, is trapped under Mount Etna. This is an attractive 1750 map of southern Italy by Robert de Vaugondy. It covers the northern regions of the territories claimed by the Kingdom of Naples and extends from Rossano north to Ancona and west as far as Pontinia. Several important towns, cities, roads, rivers, lakes and other topographical features are noted, with elevation beautifully rendered. A beautifully illustrated title cartouche adorns the top right quadrant of the map. This is an attractive 1845 map of Italy by Thomas Ewing. It covers the pre-Garibaldi Italy split into numerous small duchies and states from Venetian Lombardy south to Sicily and Malta. Also includes the islands of Sardinia and Corsica. The map is color coded according to duchies, with relief shown by hachures. Cities, towns, rivers, mountains and other topographical features are noted. A beautiful example of A. J. Johnson's 1866 map of Italy. Johnson first introduced this map in his 1863 atlas and it represents a substantial re-engraving of his original two part plate. Throughout, Johnson identifies various cities, towns, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. In the lower right quadrant there is an inset map of Malta. Johnson's reconsideration of his Italy map was most likely related to Italy's unification in the 1860s. This is a scarce 1753 map of the county of Tyrol in modern day Italy and Austria, by Robert de Vaugondy. It covers this historic region from Lake Constance east to Lienz, Austria and south as far as Lake Garda in Italy. It includes the modern day countries of Austria, Italy and Liechtenstein. The entire region is depicted in extraordinary detailed, offering both topographical and political information, with forests and mountains beautifully rendered in profile. This is a beautiful 1751 map of Ancient Italy by Robert de Vaugondy. It covers from Gaul to Sicily, including the islands of Corsica and Sardinia. It identifies several important cities and towns and uses ancient names throughout. During the first centuries of the Imperial Rome, Italia was the territory of the city of Rome rather than a Roman Province. As such Italia enjoyed a special status such that the armies of military commanders were not allowed into the region. This is a beautiful 1874 map of Italy by Ambroise Tardieu. It depicts the Italian peninsula in the midst of its struggle for national solidarity. Includes the Kingdom of Sardinia, Corsica, and Sicily. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers and an assortment of additional topographical details. The islands of Sardinia and Corsica are included. In 1861, Giuseppe Garibaldi and his Red Shirts led the drive for Italian national solidarity. This is a beautiful 1874 map of the Empire of Alexander the Great by Ambroise Tardieu. It covers from Alexander�s homeland in Macedonia eastwards past Asia Minor and Persia as far as India and south to include Egypt. Both the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea are included. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. This is a scarce 1756 map of Italy by Robert de Vaugondy. It covers from Switzerland south to include all of Sicily. Sardinia and Corsica are also included. The map renders the entire region in extraordinary detail offering both topographical and political information. Various postal routes are noted throughout including towns and cities along the routes. This is a scarce 1712 map of central Italy in antiquity by Edward Wells of Oxford. It covers the region during the days of the Roman Empire from Gallia Cisalpine to Graecia Magna, noting towns, cities, rivers, mountains, islands and other topographical features. The map identifies a host of important cities and towns and uses ancient names throughout. The Roman regions of Latium, Etruria, Apulia and Campania are also noted. This is an uncommon 1712 map of ancient Italy inclusive of the adjoining islands of Sardinia, Corsica and Sicily by Edward Wells of Oxford. It covers all of Italy in the days of the Roman Empire from Cisalpine Gaul to Sicily, noting towns, cities, rivers, mountains, islands and other topographical features. The map identifies a host of important cities and towns and uses ancient names throughout. The Roman regions of Latium, Etruria, Lucania, Apulia and Campania are also noted. This is a fine example of Thomas Cowperthwait and S. A. Mitchell's 1854 map of the north part of Italy. Centered on Tuscany, this map covers from Lombardy to the Papal States (Including Rome), and the Venetian Republic. The whole is engraved in Mitchell's distinctive style with green border work and vivid pastels. Political and topographical features are noted and color coded with elevation rendered by hachure. This is an uncommon 1861 elephant folio map of Switzerland and northern Italy by A. H. Dufour. It depicts Switzerland in its entirety as well as the northern part of Italy including the territories of Piedmont and Lombardy. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers and an assortment of additional topographical details. After the creation of a federal constitution in 1848, Switzerland underwent a rapid social and economic development. This is a beautiful 1860 elephant folio map of Italy by A. H. Dufour. It depicts the Italian peninsula in the midst of its struggle for national solidarity. Includes the Kingdom of Sardinia, Corsica, and Sicily. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers and an assortment of additional topographical details. This is a beautiful large format 1860 elephant folio map of the Mediterranean Sea and vicinity by A. H. Dufour. Centered on the Mediterranean Sea, it covers from the English Channel south to the Sahara Desert and from the Atlantic Ocean to Syria in the east. It notes important cities throughout and depicts the boundaries of most of the European counties and territories. Rivers, islands, mountains and a host of other topographical features are noted. This is a fine example of Thomas Cowperthwait and S. A. Mitchell's 1849 map of Kingdom of Sardinia. Centered in Piedmont, this map covers the Kingdom of Sardinia's claims both on the Island of Sardinia and the mainland provinces of Piedmont, Savoy, Aosta, Coni, Nice, and Genoa. The whole is engraved in Mitchell's distinctive style with green border work and vivid pastels. Political and topographical features are noted and color coded with elevation rendered by hachure. This is a beautiful c.1950 map or city plan of Venice, Italy by Cesare Capello. It covers Venice from Canale Scomenzera to Isola San Pierto and Bacini di Raddobbo and from Isola Della Giudecca to Canal Delle Sacche in the north. The map details streets, canals, parks, islands, transportation lines and a host of other topographical features. The island of Isola di San Michele is also included. An inset in the top right quadrant features the Venetian Lagoon. This is a lovely 1793 map of southern Italy by Robert Wilkinson. Wilkinson's map covers the territory claimed by the Kingdom of Naples, which extended from the Papal States south to include all of Sicily. Shortly after this map was issued Napoleon and the French Directorate would invade Italy, replacing the Napoli King, Ferdinand IV, with the short lived Parthenopaean Republic. This is a finely detailed 1794 map of northeastern Italy and the Venetian States by Robert Wilkinson. Wilkinson's map covers from the Duchy of Milan to the Gulf of Venice and from Tyrol to the Gulf of Genoa, inclusive of Venice, Milan, Parma, Genoa, Modena, Istria, and various imperial fiefs beholden to the Holy Roman Emperor.

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1750 Vaugondy Map of Western Lombardy w/Savoy, Piedmont and Milan, Italy