Nettuno Italy Rome Comune City Plan Fortifications Ship 1629 Bertelli rare map

Netuno.

(Old Maps, 17th Century Maps, Europe, Italy, Netuno, City Plan, Military Fortifications, Churches, Sailing Ships, Galleys).

Issued 1629, Padova, appresso- Francesco Bertelli, con lic. de' Sup.

Delightful antique engraved Italian city plan. 

A genuinely charming map, with a near folk-art primitive style. Small individual buildings, a clearly recognizable urban plan set within old fortified stone walls, sailing vessels in the harbor, a city shield at top right corner.

A very scarce plan, found here well printed in a rich dark ink impression.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet measures c. 6" H x 8 1/4" W.

Engraved area measures c. 4 3/4" H x 7" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):.
Tooleys, Dictionary of Mapmakers, v. 1, p.149- citing only this 1629 printing.

[R31100].