Descrizione

Copper engraving, cm 120x131 (if joined). Large wall-map in six sheets not joined. The map is a remarkable compendium of information relating to the ongoing wars with the Ottoman Empire in the region. Many of the major settlements shown on the map are annotated with details from the wars, including dates of major conflicts, multiple names used for the settlement in different languages, populations and other interesting details. Especially interesting are the notes about number of inhabitants and houses in particular settlements. A number of coats of arms are also included, denoting the various Kingdoms, etc., including a blank coat of arms in modern Albania. This map is one of the largest maps by Coronelli, 6 copper engraved sheets published in Coronelli's atlas "Atlante Veneto". A good example with few little wormtracks restored. <BR><BR>