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Descrittione dell' Isola di S. Lorenzo [Description of the island of Madagascar] by Porcacchi, Tomaso. Published 1590. Antique copperplate map. Size 21 x 30 cm | 8.0 x 11.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. The descriptive text continues on the reverse side. Tags: Madagascar, Madagascar + L'Isole Piu Famose del Mondo, Madagascar + Porcacchi, Madagascar + Porcacchi + L'Isole Piu Famose del Mondo, Madagascar + Porcacchi Tomaso
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Descrittione dell' Isola di S. Lorenzo. PORCACCHI. Madagascar 1590 old map
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