Antique Map of Elba in Tuscany, Italy, Site of Napoleon's First Exile, c.1620

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Antique Map of Elba in Tuscany, Italy, Site of Napoleon's First Exile, c.1620

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Antique map titled 'Elba Isola olim Ilua'. Old map of Elba, a Mediterranean island in Tuscany, Italy. Engraved in the Italian style with a moiré patterned sea, calligraphy and two bold strapwork cartouches. Elba is a Mediterranean island in Tuscany, Italy, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the coastal town of Piombino on the Italian mainland, and the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago. It is also part of the Arcipelago Toscano National Park and the third largest island in Italy, after Sicily and Sardinia. It is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea about 50 kilometres (30 mi) east of the French island of Corsica. The island is part of the province of Livorno and is divided into seven municipalities, with a total population of about 30,000 inhabitants which increases considerably during the summer. The municipalities are Portoferraio (which is also the island's principal town), Campo nell'Elba, Capoliveri, Marciana, Marciana Marina, Porto Azzurro, and Rio. Elba is famous as the site of Napoleon's first exile, in 1814 to 1815. Artists and Engravers: Giovanni Antonio Magini (Padua; 1555-1617) was an Italian astronomer, cartographer, matematician and astrologer. Condition: Fair, age-related toning and some foxing. Crease and minor wear. Small defect near 'C. di Pomonte', blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1620 Overall size: 40 x 27.5 cm. Image size: 22.5 x 16 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: 10.83 in (27.5 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
17th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1620
Condition:
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-122351stDibs: LU3054326172692