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IAMAICA.

Cartographer:

PORCACCHI DA CASTIGLIONE, Thomaso

Title:

IAMAICA.

Stock Code:

3497

Method:

Copper engraving

Publisher:

Simon Galignani

Colouring:

Uncoloured

Atlas:

L’Isole Piu Famoso del Mondo

Edition:

Venice

Size: (W x H):

14cm x 10.5cm

5½ inches x 4 inches

Date:

1590

Price:

£265

Map of Jamaica with decorated cartouche and sea monster. The maps for this atlas were all engraved by Girolamo Porro from Padua, and are set within a page of text, with engraved headpiece and decorated initial. There were many editions of this popular atlas between 1576 and 1713.

A fine, crisp impression, water stain on lower margin, not affecting map. Very good condition. Leaf size: 197 x 297mm.

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