"Le Colonie Unite dell' America Settentr.le Ass. Ee. li signori riformatori dello studio di Padova." - North America United States Bermuda Wall map Karte

Zatta, Antonio (1757-1797):

Verlag: Venedig, 1778

Beschreibung

Original altkolorierte Kupferstich-Karte von Antonio Zatta (1757-1797). Aus seinem Atlas "Atlante Novissimo" von 1775-1785. -- Format: ca. 1280 x 1300 cm. -- Von 12 Platten gedruckt, nicht zusammengesetzt. -- gut erhalten. || Original old colored copper engraved map by Antonio Zatta (1757-1797). -- Out of his Atlas, "Atlante Novissimo" published between 1775 and 1785. This geographic wall map is made of 12 sheets not joined together. Format: c. 1280 x 1300 cm. -- The map is based on J. Mitchell's, which was used to establish the borders of the colonies during the 1738 peace treaty of Paris, after the Independence War, thus becoming the first and official map of the United States of America. This is one of the first maps to define the British colonies the "United Colonies". Zatta's map is the first Italian edition of this legendary map; it has been realized in the characteristic 18th century Venetian style, including a cartouche depicting the map of the Bermuda Islands. Zatta's map is different from its model by showing many geographic details which come from other sources. In the case of the State of Virginia, for example, the map derives from the 1753 map of Fry and Jefferson; around the cities of, Philadelphia, Saratoga and Charleston there are some information about the Independence War. (Sabin 68109) -- in very good condition. || Antonia Zatta (1757-1797) was a prolific 18th century Venetian printer and publisher, whose beautifully engraved works dealt with the newest discoveries of the time. His works are renowned for their great scientific and artistic quality. Zatta's atlas is of the most exquisite and comprehensive world atlases published in 18th century Italy. || Dies ist ein Original! - Kein Nachdruck! - Keine Kopie! -- This is an original! No copy! - No reprint! Sprache: Italienisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 194783

Bibliografische Details

Titel: "Le Colonie Unite dell' America Settentr.le ...

Verlag: Venedig

Erscheinungsdatum: 1778