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Auction 188, Lot 577
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"L'Isola di Corsica Divisa nelle sue Provincie di Nuova Projezione", Zatta, Antonio

Subject: Corsica

Period: 1782 (dated)

Publication: Atlante Novissimo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.3 x 16 inches
31.2 x 40.6 cm
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This intricately engraved Italian map of Corsica is filled with fine topographical detail. The island is divided into provinces, and there are numerous towns and cities identified. A decorative title cartouche surrounded by flowers adorns the top left corner. Engraved by G. Zuliani, with lettering by G. Pitteri.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.ZAT-1a, Vol. 2 #54.

Condition: B+

On a sheet with a three crescent moons watermark. There is a 2" puncture tear in a mostly unengraved area at left that has been closed on verso with archival materials.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Sold for: $160

Closed on 6/22/2022

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