Title: Isole Molucche
Author: Porcacchi, Tomaso
Description: Copper-engraved map, hand-colored (later); 11x15 cm. (4½x6"); matted and framed under plexiglass.Miniature map of the Indonesian archipelago, Philippines, Southeast Asia, etc., somewhat wanting for accuracy. From an edition of L'Isole piu Famose del Mondo, first published in 1572 with re-issues as late as 1686. Formerly on a page with text, which has been clipped off.
Heading: zzePlace Published: Venice
Publisher:
Date Published: -1572
Author: Porcacchi, Tomaso
Description: Copper-engraved map, hand-colored (later); 11x15 cm. (4½x6"); matted and framed under plexiglass.Miniature map of the Indonesian archipelago, Philippines, Southeast Asia, etc., somewhat wanting for accuracy. From an edition of L'Isole piu Famose del Mondo, first published in 1572 with re-issues as late as 1686. Formerly on a page with text, which has been clipped off.
Heading: zzePlace Published: Venice
Publisher:
Date Published: -1572
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Fine condition.
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Americana - Exploration - Natural History
1:00 PM PT - Jul 24th, 2008
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PBA Galleries
133 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
San Francisco, CA 94108
