Fine example of Munster's map of the Island of Sicily (with Elba on the verso, from and early edition of Munster's Cosmographia. Munster's Cosmographia was one of the most influential works of the 16th Century. The work was first issued in 1545 and...
Rare separately issued map of Cyprus, published in Venice in 1570 by the Venetian mapmaker, Nicolo Nelli. The map shows Cyprus at the beginning of the Turkish attack of 1570, surrounded by Venetian ships. Historical Context: The Popular Fascination...
Rare Early Map of Cyprus By Paolo Forlani Second state of this rare early map of Cyprus, published in Venice by Paolo Forlani. The map is oriented with the east at the top and includes a nice descriptive cartouche at the top right. From the...
Fine example of Claudio Duchetti's rare view of Jersualem. Duchetti's fine modern view of Jerusalem shows the City from the West. Laor noted that the view is likely based upon Stefano Du Perac's view of 1570, also published in Rome. The map is richly...
One of the earliest obtainable modern maps of Africa. Extends from the Mountains of the Moon and Cape Bonae Spei in the South to the Mediterranean, being one of the earliest published maps of the continent.