Maps, Italy, Firenze, Florence, Fiorentino, Janssonius
"Domino Fiorentino". Copper etching by Ioannes Janssonius (1588-1664). Published ca 1630 in Amsterdam. Original hand coloring.
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In the center is the red dot showing the location of Florence. In the upper left is La Spezia in Liguria. The coast reaches as far south as Piombino and Buriano at the lower middle of the map. Above the cartouche is the Chianna River and the Lago Trasimeno - then known as Lake Perugia. In the upper right is part of the Golf of Venice and Rimmini. On the backside is text in Latin about the history of the Duchy of Florence.
Wide margins. Map has overall light age toning. A few scattered spots. Repair in lower margin on centerfold. The general condition is Much Better than Good for a map this age.
38.5 x 49 cm ( 15.1 x 19.2 ")