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Map of Malta with place names in Italian. Sea monsters, a human-serpent chimaera, and an oarship in the water. Eight-pointed compass rose. Italian text from book of origin on verso.
From "L'Isole pi�_ famose del mondo" (The most famous islands in the world), written by Thomaso Porcacchi da Castiglione (Italian, 1530-1585) and with engravings by Girolamo Porro. Published 1576 in Venice by Simon Calignani and Porro. Printed by Giorgio Angelieri. Dedicated to the aristocrat and doctor Georgio Triultio.


cartography
1576-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Porro, Girolamo; Calignani, Simon; Angelieri, Giorgio
ink; laid paper
4 3/4 in x 6 1/4 in
Italy: Venice