Antique Map of Italy and Corsica, c.1860

About the Item

Antique map titled 'North & Central Italy and the Island of Corsica'. Old map of North and Central Italy, and the island of Corsica. With an inset map of the region of Rome. Originates from 'The Royal Atlas Of Modern Geography Exhibiting, In A Series Of Entirely Original And Authentic Maps, The Present Condition Of Geographical Discovery And Research In The Several Countries, Empires, And States Of The World By Alexander Keith Johnston'. Alexander Keith Johnston LLD (1804-1871) was a Scottish geographer. He was a pupil of the Edinburgh engraver and mapmaker, James Kirkwood. In 1826, he joined his brother William (who would become Sir William Johnston, Lord Provost of Edinburgh) in a printing and engraving business, forming the well-known cartographical firm of W. and A. K. Johnston. Condition: Very good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Minimal paper separation in lower and top middle fold margin, backed. Small tear in bottom paper edge, not effecting image. Contemporary hand coloring. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. 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: 24.41 in (62 cm)Width: 19.38 in (49.2 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1860

Condition:

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

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