DESCRIPTION: Copper-plate engraved chart or map of the port of Livorno (Leghorn), Italy. In the 16th-century Leghorn was under the control of the Medici family who greatly improved the harbor. Leghorn was free and neutral from 1691 until 1867 when it was incorporated into the nation of Italy.
The chart shows the Mellora Shoal and Mellora Tower west of Livorno; the Tower of Marzocco, the Colombrone River, and numerous hydrographic features including anchorages, navigation hazards, and depth soundings.
Description at the bottom reads in part:
"The Port of Leghorn is a free port in the Mediterranean Sea, in the Dominions of the Grand Duke of Tuscany in Italy. It is a place of considerable trade; 46 miles west of Florence & 145 miles North West of Rome."
From "Luffman's Select Plans of the Principal Cities, Harbors, Forts etc. in the World". Engraved and published by John Luffman, No. 28 Little Bell Alley, Coleman Street, January 1, 1801. Vol 1. Number 73.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1801
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Italy
BODY OF WATER: Ligurian Sea
CONDITION: Very good.
On robust paper with wide margins. A hint of age toning at the margins.
COLORING: None
ENGRAVER: Luffman
SIZE: 5
" x
6 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 7
PRICE: $225
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