SUPERB ORIGINAL SEVENTEENTH CENTURY COLOUR PLAN OF THE CITY OF VALETTA DAPPER 1680

VALETTA CIVITAS NOVA MALTAE OLIM MILITAE

£675

A superb bird's-eye view of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, published in 1680. A much sought after view / map of Valetta.

Surrounding towns of Senglea and Vittoriosa, as well as Fort Ricasoli, are also shown to the left of the capital.

A figured title cartouche in the lower left shows a group of men, one carrying a trunk on his back bearing the title. The surrounding waters are filled with decorative ships, and a French coat of arms is drawn in the upper left corner to indicate France's colonial control of the region.

A key in the upper right identifies 46 principal spots in the town.

Excellent hand colour. A good impression.

Very good condition with good wide margins

Published in the first edition of Olfert Dapper´s "Naukeurige Beschrijvingen der Afrikaensche gewesten" & "Naukeurige beschrijvinge der Afrikaensche Eylanden".