"Italia". Copper etching by Johann Bussemacher, ca. 1590. Modern hand coloring. At first glance this map is very decorative with a sailing ship and a large imaginative fish in the wavy Tyrrhenian Sea, a pleasant title cartouche and a compass in the lower right corner. Studying the map more closely, one appreciates the great detail in locations of cities and rivers that were known in the 16th Century. Bussemacher's name is at the bottom of the map.Verso: Text in Latin.

Maps, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Sardegna, Bussemacher

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"Italia". Copperplate etching by Johann Bussemacher, ca. 1590. Modern hand coloring.

At first glance this map is very decorative with a sailing ship and a large imaginative fish in the wavy Tyrrhenian Sea, a pleasant title
cartouche and a compass in the lower right corner. Studying the map more closely, one appreciates the great detail in locations of cities and rivers that were known in the 16th Century. Bussemacher's name is at the bottom of the map.Verso: Text in Latin.

Original antique print

Map has wide margins with minimal light print showing from backside. One light crease in lower margin and a small repaired tear in lower margin on centerfold. Overall condition is Almost Very Good.

20.6 x 26.8 cm (8.1 x 10.6 ")