This large
beautifully engraved hand coloured original antique map of
Rome and the regions surrounding the ancient capital was engraved in 1711 - the
date is engraved at the foot of the map - and was published by
Guillaume Delisle in the Atlas Nouveau. (Ref:
M&B; Tooley)
Condition Report
Paper thickness and quality: - Very heavy and stable
Paper color: - Off white
Age of map color: - Original
Colors used: - Yellow, green, pink
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: - 28in x 21in (660mm x 535mm)
Plate size: - 24in x 18 1/2in (610mm x 470mm)
Margins: - min. 1in (25mm)
Imperfections:
Margins: - Repair to bottom margin
Plate area: - Light creasing and slight discolouration
to bottom centerold
Verso: - None
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