Italy, by Giovanni Magini. 1597
Italia.
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Antique maps > Europe > Italy
References: Borri (Italy, 1999) - #62
Old, antique map of Italy, by Giovanni Magini.
Mappa antica d'Italia, di Giovanni Magini.
Engraved by Girolamo Porro.
Date of the first edition: 1596
Date of this map: 1597
Copper engraving, printed on paper.
Size (not including margins): 12.5 x 17cm (4.9 x 6.6 inches)
Verso text: Latin
Condition: Age-toned, else excellent.
Condition Rating: A
References: Borri R., #62.
From: Geographicae Universae tum veteris novae . . . Auctore Io. Ant. Magino. Cologne, P. Keschedt, 1597. - Pirate edition after Magini's original work of 1596.
Ortelius informed Magini in November 1597 about this and the publication was stopped till 1608 when a new edition was issued by Keschedt.