La Parte Septentrionale del Regno di Portogallo; Diviso Nelle Sue Provincie
by CASSINI, G.M
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About This Item
Venice: Calcografia Camerale, 1794. unbound. Map. Engraving with original hand outline. Image measures 13" x 18 1/2"<br/> <br/> This large scale map printed in 1794 depicts the northern provinces of Portugal. Hand-colored outline delineates regional divisions, the map depicts the regions of Estremadura, Beira, Trasos Montes, Entre Douro e Minho, and parts of the surrounding Spanish regions of Estremadura, Regno di Leon, and Galizia. Major cities are prominently indicated as red fortifications. Mountains are depicted pictorially. A vignette surrounds the title cartouche with a beautifully engraved pastoral landscape. In good condition, with tiny manuscript notations throughout. Published in Rome by Calcografia Camerale, founded by Pope Benedict XIV in 1738. <br> <br> Giovanni Maria Cassini (1745 - 1824) was a geographer, engraver and globe maker based in Rome, Italy. Best known for his globes, his maps stood out for their elaborate engravings, which he did himself, unlike most publishers of the time. This is a beautiful example of his distinctive work.<br/> <br/>
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- Bookseller
- Argosy Book Store (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 316737
- Title
- La Parte Septentrionale del Regno di Portogallo; Diviso Nelle Sue Provincie
- Author
- CASSINI, G.M
- Format/Binding
- Unbound
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Calcografia Camerale
- Place of Publication
- Venice
- Date Published
- 1794
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