"Cratere Maritimo, o Parte del Golfo di Napoli...", Gaultier, Abbe Aloisius Edouard Camille

This uncommon and intricately engraved map zeroes in on the Bay of Naples. The map is distinguished by its striking topographical detail, with the massive crater of Mount Vesuvius prominently featured. Naples, Sorrento, and several other towns and cities are named. A key at top right identifies archbishoprics and bishoprics, cities, castles, churches, quarries, ruins, and more. There is an ornate title cartouche at bottom right that is adorned with mythological figures. A compass rose in the bay orients the north to the left.

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Condition: B+

A nice impression on a sheet with a medallion watermark, light offsetting, a bit of toning along the centerfold, and marginal foxing.