Large Antique Map of Italy with Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily & Malta, 1854

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Large Antique Map of Italy with Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily & Malta, 1854

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Antique map titled 'The States of Italy, with their islands, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily & Malta, describing the new limits as confirmed by the definitive treaty of Paris 1815.' Large map of Italy. From James Wyld's 'A New General Atlas of Modern Geography.', published by James Wyld. Geographer to Her Majesty Charing Cross East. 1854. Artists and Engravers: Cartographer: James Wyld. James Wyld (1812-1887) was a British publisher and cartographer. His greatest geographical achievement was Wyld's Great Globe, exhibited in Leicester Square between 1851 and 1862. The globe, sixty feet high and lighted with gas, was at that point the largest ever constructed. He was geographer to Queen Victoria and H.R.H. Prince Albert. Artist: Cartographer: James Wyld. James Wyld (1812-1887) was a British publisher and cartographer. His greatest geographical achievement was Wyld's Great Globe, exhibited in Leicester Square between 1851 and 1862. The globe, sixty feet high and lighted with gas, was at that point the largest ever constructed. He was geographer to Queen Victoria and H.R.H. Prince Albert. Condition: Very good, given age. Original middle fold as issued. Small tear in top left margin. Right margin a bit browned. Horizontal crease. Contemporary hand coloring. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Date: 1854 Overall size: 58.5 x 72.5 cm Image size: 55.7 x 64 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:
Height: 23.04 in (58.5 cm)Width: 28.55 in (72.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1854
Condition:
Condition: Very good, given age. Original middle fold as issued. Small tear in top left margin. Right margin a bit browned. Horizontal crease. Contemporary hand coloring. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: PCT-563941stDibs: LU3054326360552