1576 – T. C. Porcacchi – VENETIA

Titles:           “VENETIA” Description: An early bird’s-eye view of Venice (Italy) surrounded by many sailing ships and framed by land. Comes from Tomaso Porcacchi’s second edition famous Book of Islands – “L’Isole piu famose del Mondo the Isolario”  engraved by Girolamo Porro and published in Venezia, 1576. Cartographer:     Tomaso Porcacchi Castilione (1530–1576) Sheet size:         30,3 x 21,1 cm Year:                     1576 Technique:          copper engraving Condition: Very good condition. Strong press on watermarked paper. This is an original antique map published in 1576 and NOT a modern copy or reprint   On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity