VANHOVE Doris (coordination scientifique)Livre Rare Book
VANDER AA Pieter (1659 - 1733)MareMagnum
L'ile de Malte, anciennement Melita…
1729Bella mappa dell'arcipelago maltese di Pieter van der Aa tratta dal suo atlante “La Galérie Agréable du Monde” pubblicato a Leida nel 1729.Bell'esempalre di questa decorativa mappa dell'isola di Malta.Incisione in rame, in buono stato di conservazione. Map of the Mediterranean islands of Malta and Gozo by Pieter van der Aa taken from his atlas of the world, “La Galérie Agréable du Monde” published in Leiden in 1729. It includes two compass roses, with rhumb lines emanating from each one, along with details of the towns and harbours of the islands. The map includes a decorative title cartouche that portrays on its right side two battling sailing ships and a Maltese knight with his sword, shield and banner; and on the left a shipwreck together with snake emerging from a fire, which is a reference to the biblical story of St Paul’s visit to the island. Blank verso. A finely example of this uncommon map with wide margins in excellent condition.
Libreria Antiquarius · Italie750,00 €
