Cartographer:
Porcacchi Da Castiglione, Thomaso
Title:
Malta
Stock Code:
3331
Method:
Copper engraving
Publisher:
Simon Galignani
Colouring:
Uncoloured
Atlas:
L’Isole Piu Famoso del Mondo
Edition:
Venice
Size: (W x H):
15cm x 11cm
6 inches x 4½ inches
Date:
1590
Price:
£545
A pretty, but wildly inaccurate map of the island with the port of Malta facing the bottom of the map, and the island of Gozo on the right. Title cartouche, sea monsters, mermen, and ship at sea.
Fine condition, a fine, crisp impression