RHODES RHODI
£185
Descittione Dell' Isola Di Rhodi
Charming map of the island of Rhodes surrounded by fanciful sea monsters, a compass rose and a decorative title cartouche. The land is fully engraved with mountains, forests and cities and the sea is stipple engraved in the Italian style. The famous fortified harbor is beautifully shown. On a full sheet of Italian text with a decorative capital and banner.
Excellent hand colour
Good strong impression
Excellent condition.
code : M5326
Cartographer : PORCACCHI Tomaso
Date : 1572 / + Venice
Size : 11*15 cms Sheet 29*19 cms
availability : Available
Price : £185
Tomaso Porcacchi of Castiglione Aretino [1530-1585]. Italian. Published "L'Isole piu famose del Mondo" Venice, from 1572
