This is a handsome and detailed map of ancient Sicily, extending to include numerous surrounding islands and the tip of Italy and Tunisia. The map depicts towns, roads, rivers, mountains, and a huge, flaming Mt. Etna. At top left is a large inset with a bird's-eye plan of Syracuse.
References: Shirley (Bl Atlases) G.BLAI-1a #5.
Condition: B+
A crisp impression on a bright sheet with the watermarks of "J. Whatman" and a large Strasbourg lily. There is very light toning along the centerfold and a few minor spots of foxing.