Charming miniature map of the world on an oval projection, engraved by Girolamo Porro after a larger world map by Camoccio on the Gastaldi prototype. The huge mythical Terra Incognita dominates the Southern Hemisphere. On a full sheet (7.7 x 11.5") of Italian text with decorative capital letter below map and page 193 above. Italian text continues on the verso.

See also lot 690 for Geoffrey King's Miniature Antique Maps that describes this map.

References: King (3rd ed.) #1572; Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #191-46; Shirley #127.

Condition: A

A nice impression on a bright, watermarked sheet with a stain and a small worm hole in the top blank margin, and light marginal soiling. A short edge tear at bottom has been professionally repaired.