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1618 Map of Rome with an oblique projection, hand coloured, J. Laurus

1618 Map of Rome with an oblique projection, hand coloured, J. Laurus

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In the lower left corner the map reads Romae Anno 1618 cum privilegio Summi Pontifici and on the right: Jacobus Laurus f. On the lower margin a legend of 95 numbers that continues in the cartouche in the upper right up to n. 121" (cf. Marigliani, p. 185).

Issued in the Antiquae Urbis Splendor by Giacomo Lauro, a work published for the first time in 1612, and an important and sought-after collection of Roman views and antiquities.

This issue dates from 1624 with no descriptive e text to the verso.

21.7 x 30.5 cm

Published in Rome, 1624.

Later sympathic hand colour. Light margarine spotting. Excellent impression.

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