1617 Braun and Hogenberg View of Messina in Sicily -- Prospectus Freti Siculi, vulgo il Faro de

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Title:1617 Braun and Hogenberg View of Messina in Sicily -- Prospectus Freti Siculi, vulgo il Faro de Messina,

Cartographer:Braun and Hogenberg

Year/Place:1617, Koln

Map Dimension (in.):12.1 X 18.8 in.

Description:This is a superb view of Sicily's Messina, its busy harbor and the Strait of Messina with mainland Italy to the left. The walled city is dominated by an imposing fort. The active Mt. Etna looms in the background. The strait and harbor are full of various ships. Southwest is towards the top. Five points of interests are identified and are in the index. The work is included in Civitatis Orbis Terrarum, the first atlas devoted exclusively to the plans and views of major cities in the world. Printed in six volumes between 1572 and 1617. Latin text on verso.

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Very good-Good. On laid paper. Slight toning. Numerous small voids, barely noticeable. Issued centerfold. Uncolored.

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1617 Braun and Hogenberg View of Messina in Sicily -- Prospectus Freti Siculi, vulgo il Faro de

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