Insularum Sardiniae et Corsicae descriptio
| Reference: | S4016 |
| Author | Frederick de WIT |
| Year: | 1680 ca. |
| Zone: | Sardinia |
| Printed: | Amsterdam |
| Measures: | 490 x 580 mm |
€725.00
| Reference: | S4016 |
| Author | Frederick de WIT |
| Year: | 1680 ca. |
| Zone: | Sardinia |
| Printed: | Amsterdam |
| Measures: | 490 x 580 mm |
€725.00
Description
A nice map of the islands of Sardinia and Corsica. The coastal information is fairly accurate but much of the interior topography is less precise. The title cartouche features the arms of the Kingdoms of Sardinia and Corsica with their characteristic symbols for the defeated Moors who had once ruled the islands. Original color, good conditions.
Literature
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L. Piloni, "Carte geografiche della Sardegna", tav. XLVII
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Frederick de WIT (1630 - 1706)
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De Wit was one of the most prominent and successful map engravers and publishers in Amsterdam in the period following the decline of the Blaeu and Jansson establishments, from which he acquired many copper plates when they were dispersed at auction. His output covered most aspects of map making: sea charts, world atlases, an atlas of the Netherlands, 'town books' covering plans of towns and cities in the Netherlands and Europe, and wall maps. His work, notable for the beauty of the engraving and colouring, was very popular and editions were issued many years after his death by Pieter Mortier and Covens and Mortier.
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Literature
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L. Piloni, "Carte geografiche della Sardegna", tav. XLVII
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Frederick de WIT (1630 - 1706)
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De Wit was one of the most prominent and successful map engravers and publishers in Amsterdam in the period following the decline of the Blaeu and Jansson establishments, from which he acquired many copper plates when they were dispersed at auction. His output covered most aspects of map making: sea charts, world atlases, an atlas of the Netherlands, 'town books' covering plans of towns and cities in the Netherlands and Europe, and wall maps. His work, notable for the beauty of the engraving and colouring, was very popular and editions were issued many years after his death by Pieter Mortier and Covens and Mortier.
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