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Kalives & Apicorno Castle, Crete.
Beach & Castle of Apicorno. "Spiaggi eli C'Apicorona" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the coast & castle of Apicono from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the castle of Apicorno east of Kalives village. The fort was built there for securing the administrative and military control of the territory, controling the Suda Gulf and protecting the coastline, from where ships supplied with water.
Ships and fish to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper; some light soiling to blank margins.
Zacherakis:600/402; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 216 by 161mm (8½ by 6¼ inches). €400
Dermatos Beach Crete.
Beach of Dermatos "Spiaggi di Dermato" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the coast at Dermatos from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast at Dermatos near Tsoutsouras; the beach is formed in a small valley on the western banks of the river Anapodaris. Traces of a Minoan settlement have been found in the area.
Dolphin to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper.
Zacherakis:629/431; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 215 by 163mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €350
Myrtos, Crete.
Beach of Myrtos "Spiaggi di Mirto" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the coast at Myrtos from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast at Myrtos; also Boschini indicates the borders of the departments of Sittia and Iraklion either side of the Sarakina or Myrtos gorge. Dark impression, on laid paper.
Zacherakis:628/430; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 216 by 164mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €400
Castle Belvedere, Crete.
Castle Belvedere "Castel Belveder" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of castle Belvedere from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the fort Castel Belvedere or Kastelos ,built on the isolated hill Kastellos, that was accessible only from its south side, near the villages of Ano and Kato Kastelliana.
The castle dominated the western edge of Messara and was built by the Genoese pirate Pescatore between 1206-1210. During building, materials were extracted by the ancient town Priansos, which was built at the same position. The name Belvedere means good view, derived from the stunning views towards all directions. Dark impression, on laid paper; soiling to blank margins; light dampstain to edge of right blank margin.
Not described by Zacherakis; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 215 by 162mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €350
Mirabel Castle, Agais Nicolaos , Crete.
Castle Mirabel "Castel Mirabel" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the bay & castle Mirabel, Agais Nicolaos from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast , the castle of Mirabel with the lake behind and the port of Agais Nicolaos. Dark impression, on laid paper; dampstain to left blank margin.
Zacherakis: 620/422; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 164mm (8¾ by 6½ inches). €400
Agia Triada, Crete.
Castle Protissa "Castel Protissa" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of Agia Triada, from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast and Agia Triada. The archeological site at Agia Triada situated at the western end of the Mesara Plain is famous for yielding many important finds, and more Linear A tablets than any other Minoan archaeological site. The famous finds include the Agia Triada sarcophagus, the Chieftain's Cup, the Boxer Vase, and the Harvester Vase. Dark impression, on laid paper; soiling to blank margins;l ight dampstain to edge of right blank margin.
Zacherakis:633/435; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 217 by 163mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €350
Cazzaban/ Cazzapa Beach and Lazaretto, Crete.
Cazzaban beach "Spiaggia di cazzabano" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the coast beach at Cazzaban, Iraklion, from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the beach at Cazzaban/ Cazzapa just east of Candia city/ Iraklion ; it shows the position of the Lazaretto of Iraklion. Dark impression, on laid paper, soiling to blank margins; dampstain to right, blank margin.; offset stain to verso not visible.
Zacherakis: 612/414; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 219 by 163mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €400
Fraschia , Crete
Fraschia "Ponta della Fraschia" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved map/view of the North coast of Crete from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia" single page; verso blank.
The map/view shows the coast from the mouth of the river Giofyros to the promentory of Dium , with Paleokastro indicated. Ships to the sea. Dark impression, on laid paper; light soiling to outer margins.
Zacherakis:608/410; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 214 by 159mm (8½ by 6¼ inches). €400
Agia Galini, Crete.
Galini. "Galinus" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of Agia Galini from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the village of Agia Galini at the bottom of the Samaria gorge, seen in the background. Dark impression, on laid paper; soiling to blank margins.
Not described by Zacherakis; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 214 by 158mm (8½ by 6¼ inches). €400
Garabusa Island and Fort, Crete.
Garabusa "Scoglio et Forza di Garabuse" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved map of Garabusa Island in the bay of Suda, Crete from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia" double page, folded, verso blank.
The map or birdseye view shows the fort upon the island with many ships in the sea surrounding it Dark impression, on laid paper; light soiling to outer margins,; folds.
Zacharakis:593/395. Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 214 by 393mm (8½ by 15½ inches). €450
Kissamos Bay Crete
Gulf & Castle of Kissamos. " Golfo del Castel Chissamo" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved map/viewof the gulf of Kissamos in North West Crete from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia" single page; verso blank.
The map/view shows the Gulf of Kissamos, showing the position of the Venetian castle, with a ship on the horizon. Dark impression, on laid paper; light soiling to outer margins.
Zacherakis:594/396; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 210 by 165mm (8¼ by 6½ inches). €400
Ierapetra, Crete.
Ierapetra "Spiaggi di Gerapetra" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of Ierapetra from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coastand town of Ierapetra, southern Crete;in the background can be seen a ship on the sea on the other side of the island at Pachia Ammos, ship and large fish to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper.
Zacherakis:627/429; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 216 by 163mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €400
Ikaria, Northern Aegean.
Ikaria. "SNicaria" Venice Niccolini, Francesco 1658Copper engraved map ofIkaria from "L'Archipelago con tutte Isole, scolgio secche, e bassi fondi, con i mare, golfi, seni, porti, citta e' castelli. " Italian text to succeeding map to verso. Modern hand colour. Good impression; slight show through of text from verso; modern hand colour; mounted.
Blackmer :172; Zacharakis:579/381 175 by 116mm (7 by 4½ inches). €450
Ios, Cyclades.
Ios. "Nio" Venice. Niccolini, Francesco. 1658Copper engraved map of Nio from Boschini's "L'Archipelago con tutte Isole, scolgio secche, e bassi fondi, con i mare, golfi, seni, porti, citta e' castelli. " Italian text to succeeding map to verso, modern hand colour. Good impression; slight show through of text from verso; modern hand colour; mounted.
Blackmer :172; Zacharakis:568/370 175 by 116mm (7 by 4½ inches). €500
Iraklion, Crete
Iraklion "Citta di Candia" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved map of Iraklion called by the Venetians, Candia, from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia" doublepage; verso blank.
The map/view shows the fortification of the city of Iraklion Dark impression, on laid paper; discolouration to centrefold; folded light soiling to outer margins;f paperloss at upper edge of centre fold . far from image.
Not described by Zacherakis:; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 395mm (8¾ by 15½ inches). €800
Castle of Iraklion, Crete
Iraklion Castle "Castel di Candia" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved view of the castle Koules of Iraklion from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia" single page; verso blank.
The map/view shows the Venetian castle called Rocca ai Mare ,guarding the port of Iraklion Dark impression, on laid paper; waterstain to right blank margin & lower edge ; tear to lower blank margin [repaired].
Not described by Zacherakis:; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 217 by 161mm (8½ by 6¼ inches). €400
Kateros Bay Crete.
Kateros Bay & Amnisos Beach. "Spiaggia di Messouugni" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the bay at Kateros Iraklion, from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the bay at Kateros just east of Candia city/ Iraklion; the bay named after the Byzantine General, Krateros, who in 824 AD landed on the beach with his ships in order to liberate Crete from the Saracens, but was defeated. On the vast bay, there are two settlements, Karteros and Amnisos. Amnisos was Minoan settlement, and the bay was the location of the ports of Knossos. Dark impression, on laid paper, soiling to blank margins; dampstain to right, blank margin.;ink? stain just outside plate at lower blank margin.
Zacherakis: 613/415; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 167mm (8¾ by 6½ inches). €400
Kavousi, Crete.
Kavousi "Cavusi" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ mapof the village of Kavousi from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast and the village of Kavousi,
Kavousi is a historic village in the municipality of Ierapetra; the village is located in the northern foothills of the Thripti mountain range. Dark impression, on laid paper; soiling to blank margins.
Zacherakis: 618/420; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 165mm (8¾ by 6½ inches). €400
Kea, Cyclades.
Kea. "Zea " Venice. Niccolini, Francesco. 1658Copper engraved map of Kea from Boschini's "L'Archipelago con tutte Isole, scolgio secche, e bassi fondi, con i mare, golfi, seni, porti, citta e' castelli. " Italian text to succeeding map to verso Good impression, show through of text and endpiece from verso.
Blackmer :172; Zacharakis:560/362 175 by 116mm (7 by 4½ inches). €500
Koutsouras, Crete.
Koutsouras "Spiaggi di Cuzzura" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of Koutsouras Crete from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast at Koutsouras; ship and large fish to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper.
Zacherakis:626/428; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 165mm (8¾ by 6½ inches). €300
Kythnos, Cyclades.
Kythnos. "Fermenia" Venice. Niccolini, Francesco. 1658Copper engraved map of Kythnos from Boschini's "L'Archipelago con tutte Isole, scolgio secche, e bassi fondi, con i mare, golfi, seni, porti, citta e' castelli. " Italian text to succeeding map to verso, modern hand colour. Good impression; slight show through of text from verso; modern hand colour; mounted.
Blackmer :172; Zacharakis:559/361. 175 by 116mm (7 by 4½ inches). €400
Lassithi Plateau, Crete.
Lasithi. "Lasitti" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the plateau of Lasithi from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the high plateau of Lasithi surrounded by mountains. Dark impression, on laid paper; some soiling to blank margins.
Zacherakis:638/440; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 165mm (8¾ by 6½ inches). €500
Liopetro Fort. Crete.
Leopetro Fort "Leopetro" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the bay & Castle of Leopetro, from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast , the castle of Liopetro,looking back along the coast to Spinalonga.
The fort of Liopetro was located in Fatsi position, near the village Hamezi (Sitia province). It is believed to have been built on the site of an older fort, of which the tank survives. Liopetro is built on a steep hill with panoramic views to all sides. Atop of it, there is the scenic chapel of Prophet Elias and the remains of walls, tanks and other buildings. Dark impression, on laid paper; dampstain to left blank margin.
Zacherakis: 621/423; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 215 by 164mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €400
Leros, Dodecannesus
Leros. "Lero" Venice. Niccolini, Francesco. 1658Copper engraved map of Leros from Boschini's "L'Archipelago con tutte Isole, scolgio secche, e bassi fondi, con i mare, golfi, seni, porti, citta e' castelli. " Italian text to succeeding map to verso Good impression; slight show through of text from verso; modern hand colour; mounted.
Blackmer :172; Zacharakis:574/376 175 by 116mm (7 by 4½ inches). €350
Levitha, Dodecannesus
Levitha & Kinaros. "Zinara e Levita" Venice. Niccolini, Francesco. 1658Copper engraved map of Levitha & Kinaros from Boschin's "L'Archipelago con tutte Isole, scolgio secche, e bassi fondi, con i mare, golfi, seni, porti, citta e' castelli. " Italian text to succeeding map to verso Good impression; slight show through of text from verso; modern hand colour; mounted.
Blackmer :172; Zacharakis:570/372 175 by 116mm (7 by 4½ inches). €200
Limnos, Northern Aegean.
Limnos. "Stalimine" Venice. Niccolini, Francesco. 1658Copper engraved map of Limnos from Boschini's "L'Archipelago con tutte Isole, scolgio secche, e bassi fondi, con i mare, golfi, seni, porti, citta e' castelli. " Italian text to succeeding map to verso. Modern hand colour. Good impression; slight show through of text from verso; modern hand colour; mounted.
Blackmer :172; Zacharakis:584/386 175 by 116mm (7 by 4½ inches). €450
Matala, Mesaras, Crete.
Mesaras. "Messarea" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of Matala and the surrounding area, from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast and surrounding area at Matala as far as Agia Galini, the area known as Mesaras. Ships and large fish to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper; light dampstain to edge of right blank margin.
Zacherakis:632/434; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 215 by 163mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €400
Milos, Cyclades.
Milos, Kimolos and surroundiing Islands. "Milo" Venice. Niccolini, Francesco. 1658Copper engraved map of Milos, Kimolos and surrounding islands from Boschin's "L'Archipelago con tutte Isole, scolgio secche, e bassi fondi, con i mare, golfi, seni, porti, citta e' castelli. " Italian text to succeeding map to verso, modern hand colour. Good impression; slight show through of text from verso; modern hand colour; mounted.
Blackmer :172; Zacharakis:556/358 175 by 116mm (7 by 4½ inches). €500
Kakón- óros, Crete.
Mount Kakón- óros. "Cacco Noros" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map ofthe coast and mountain Kakón- óros , from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast and the rising mount of Kakón- óros, with ships to the sea in front.
Pashley mentions that Boschini mistakenly split the name becoming Cacco Noros as pictured here "This winding road is represented in the 29th plate of Marco Boschini's work II Regno tutto di Candia ec ed 1651 In the Italianized title Cacco Noros one almost loses the KaKov Opos of the Greeks This tendency to separate the final n from an adjective or article and prefix it to the following word is general " ["Travels in Crete "vol1 Robert Pashley] Dark impression, on laid paper, soiling to blank margins; dampstain to right, blank margin.;ink? stain just outside plate at lower blank margin.
Zacherakis: 614/416; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 162mm (8¾ by 6½ inches). €350
Mylopotamos Castle, Crete.
Mylopotamos Castle "Castel Mylopotamo" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of theCastle of Mylopotamos from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the castle of Mylopotamos or Roumeli castle, now the seaside village of Panormos west of Rethymnon. Ships to the sea.
It is believed that the castle was built on the site of the Roman town Panormos. Until the twentieth century Roumeli Castelli was one of the most important commercial harbours of Crete, serving the entire Mylopotamos province . Dark impression, on laid paper; some light soiling to blank margins.
Zacherakis:605/407; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 217 by 161mm (8½ by 6¼ inches). €400
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