"Irlanda", Porcacchi, Tomaso
Subject: Ireland
Period: 1590 (published)
Publication: L'Isole piu Famose del Mondo
Color: Hand Color
Size:
5.5 x 4 inches
14 x 10.2 cm
A charming small map of Ireland with north oriented to the right. The shape and geography of the country is quite rudimentary, with cities focused primarily along the coastline. The map is adorned with fantastical sea monsters, a compass rose, and a decorative title cartouche. Engraved by Girolamo Porro and printed on a full sheet (7 x 10.3") of Italian text.
References: Law, p. 4-5; King (2nd Ed.), p. 57-59.
Condition: B+
Lovely color with a faint damp stain at left, show-through of engraving on verso, and a few unobtrusive spots.
