This fine large beautifully hand coloured original antique map of Italy was engraved in 1766 - the date is engraved at the bottom of the page - and was published by Charles Louis Desnos in Historique et Geographique.
This engraving is indicative of the scientific approach by French cartographers and their followers to map making in the 18th century. (Ref: Tooley; M&B)

General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - off white
Age of map color: - Early
Colors used: - Blue, yellow, green, pink
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: - 18in x 14in (460mm x 355mm)
Plate size: - 16in x 13 1/2in (410mm x 345mm)
Margins: - Min 1/4in (5mm)

Imperfections:
Margins: - None
Plate area: - None
Verso: - None

92772