DESCRIPTION: A large antique sheet (13.5x19.5) from Coronelli's well known Isolario or Island Book with a map the island of Djerba off the north coast of Africa. With an inset of the Djerba Castle in upper right.
An interesting combination of styles, typefaces , and the broadsheet format makes this page by the famous Venetian cartographer a valuable addition to any collection at little cost. Copperplate engraving with Italian letterpress text below and on verso. Ornate capital letter "C". Page 301.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1691
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Tunisia
BODY OF WATER: Mediterranean
CONDITION: Very good.
Large sheet of thick paper in good condition with a bold impression. A few spots and smudges outside the engraved area.
COLORING: None
ENGRAVER: Coronelli
SIZE: 12
" x
15 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 8
PRICE: $325
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