Maps, Italy, Kingdom of Naples, Sicily, Messina, Ortelius
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"Regni Neapolitani Verissima Secundum Antiquorum et Recentiorum Traditionem Descriptio". Copper etching by Pyrrho Ligorio. Published by Abraham Ortelius in his famous atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Antwerp, 1587. Original hand coloring. Verso: Text in Latin.
This east-oriented map shows southern Italy = The Kingdom of Naples including the eastern tip of Sicily with Messina.
Original antique print
Map has a vertical centerfold. Crease in left image and tiny creases in margins. Overall age toning. Ceterfold has been reinforced. Spot in lower margin. Tiny repairs near centerfold on lower margin edge. Light fraying on margin edges.
36.5 x 49.5 (14.4 x 19.5")