"Urbis Neapoliscum Praecipuis eius Aedificiis Secundum Planitiem Exacta Delineatio, Edita", Homann Heirs

This superb bird's eye view of Naples includes an 84-point key. Above and below are eight insets including a map of the vicinity and seven views of important buildings in the city and an erupting Vesuvius. The plan includes remarkable detail, right down to the streets, churches, houses, gardens, piazzas, bridges, and fortifications. The harbor is filled with a variety of ships and boats and an eagle holds the coat of arms.

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Condition: B+

Good impression and original color in the bold style that was popular in the early part of the 18th century. The centerfold is reinforced on verso with tissue and a short tear in the bottom margin (just touching the neatline) has an old paper repair on verso.