Southern Italy Kingdom of Naples & Sicily 1760 Bowen decorative map
Brian DiMambroA New and Accurate of the Kingdoms of Naples & Sicily.
(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe, Italy, Kingdom of Naples, Kingdom of Sicily, Messina, Syracuse, Calabria, Naples).
Issued 1760, London by Bowen.
Attractive mid 18th century engraved map. Pleasing decorative appeal due to the pictorial cartouche.
Title vignette depicts Roman ruins.
Nice looking example, clean, pleasing uniform age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Sheet measures c. 16" H x 9 3/4" W.
Engraved area measures c. 12 3/8" H x 8 5/8" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.
[R35860].