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Handsome
copperplate engraved map of Lombardy and vicinity, centered on the fortified city of
Milan, in original hand color,
published by Johann Baptist Homann circa 1720.
- The map is titled Belli
Typus In Italia vicricis Aquilae progressus In Statu Mediolanensi Et
Ducatu Mantuae...
in a decorative cartouche with figural references to Mantua, Cremona,
and Milan where battles were fought in 1702 during the War of the
Spanish Succession.
- The coverage area spans part of northwestern Italy,
including Lago di
Como, Lago Maggiore, Lago di Lugano, Milan (Milano), Genoa, Parma,
Reggio Emilia, Modena, Verona, Trento, Pavia, and Lake Garda (Lago di
Garda).
- The image area measures 47 x 55.2 cm [18½" x 21¾"] on a
larger sheet, with vertical
center fold, as issued.
- Condition: This map is in very good
condition, with no rips or tears. There are small
stains in the upper
corners, where a previous owner had used a plastic tape to mount the
map. Please
see the scans, which include front and back
views of the entire sheet, and feel
free to ask any questions.
- This is an original, authentic antique map, not
a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be
genuine. It was published in Nuremberg, circa 1720.
- Buy with confidence! We are always happy to combine
shipping on the
purchase of multiple items — just make sure to pay for everything
at one time, not individually.
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