Novissima et Accuratissima totius Italiae Corsicae et Sardiniae Descriptio…

Reference: MS8409
Author Frederick de WIT
Year: 1680 ca.
Zone: Italy
Printed: Amsterdam
Measures: 575 x 490 mm
€700.00

Reference: MS8409
Author Frederick de WIT
Year: 1680 ca.
Zone: Italy
Printed: Amsterdam
Measures: 575 x 490 mm
€700.00

Description

Decorative map of Italy, Sicily, Corsica and Sardinia, published by Frederick De Wit in Amsteradam, the first time in 1680, and reprinted several times

The map includes a detailed cartouche.

Copperplate with fine original colour, very good condition.

Frederick de WIT (1630 - 1706)

De Wit was one of the most prominent and successful map engravers and publishers in Amsterdam in the period following the decline of the Blaeu and Jansson establishments, from which he acquired many copper plates when they were dispersed at auction. His output covered most aspects of map making: sea charts, world atlases, an atlas of the Netherlands, 'town books' covering plans of towns and cities in the Netherlands and Europe, and wall maps. His work, notable for the beauty of the engraving and colouring, was very popular and editions were issued many years after his death by Pieter Mortier and Covens and Mortier.

Frederick de WIT (1630 - 1706)

De Wit was one of the most prominent and successful map engravers and publishers in Amsterdam in the period following the decline of the Blaeu and Jansson establishments, from which he acquired many copper plates when they were dispersed at auction. His output covered most aspects of map making: sea charts, world atlases, an atlas of the Netherlands, 'town books' covering plans of towns and cities in the Netherlands and Europe, and wall maps. His work, notable for the beauty of the engraving and colouring, was very popular and editions were issued many years after his death by Pieter Mortier and Covens and Mortier.