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Map of Nicsia (possibly Naxos, the largest island of the Cyclean, and the centre of Archaic-era Cycladian culture) with place names in Italian. Sea monsters in the water. Eight-pointed compass rose. Italian text from book of origin on verso.


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