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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
Naxos, Cyclades.
Naxos "Nixia" Venice. Niccolini, Francesco. 1658Copper engraved map of Naxos 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:566/368 175 by 116mm (7 by 4½ inches). €600
Pachia Ammos, Crete.
Pachia Ammos "Pachianamo" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the bay & village of Pachia Ammos from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast and the village of Pachia Ammos. Dark impression, on laid paper; dampstain to left blank margin.
Zacherakis: 619/421; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 217 by 162mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €400
Paleokastro, Crete
Paleokastro "Paleocastro" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved map/view of the castle of Paleokastro, near Iraklion from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia" single page; verso blank.
The map/view shows the fortification of the promontory of Paleokastro. Dark impression, on laid paper; light soiling to outer margins.
Zacherakis:610/412; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 220 by 165mm (8¾ by 6½ inches). €400
Paleokastro near Sittia, Crete.
Paleokastro. "Paleocastro" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of Paleokastro near Sittia from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the fortress of Paleokastro on the rock of Kastri near Sittia; huge fish/monster to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper; dampstain to right blank margin.
Zacherakis:623/425; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 217 by 165mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €400
Paros, Cyclades.
Paros & Antiparos. "Paris" Venice. Niccolini, Francesco. 1658Copper engraved map of Paros & Antiparos fromoschini'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, black & white. Good impression; slight show through of text from verso.
Blackmer :172; Zacharakis:565/367 175 by 116mm (7 by 4½ inches). €600
Paros, Cyclades.
Paros & Antiparos. "Paris" Venice. Niccolini, Francesco. 1658Copper engraved map of Paros & Antiparos 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:565/367 175 by 116mm (7 by 4½ inches). €600
Castle of Pediada,Kastelli Pediados; Crete.
Pediada Castle, "Castel Pediada" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the castle of Pediada from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the castle of Pediada now the site of the village of Kastelli Pediados; nothing remains of the fort. Dark impression, on laid paper.
Not described by Zacherakis; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 217 by 161mm (8½ by 6¼ inches). €400
Port of Atali,Bali, Crete.
Port of Atali "Porto di atali" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the port of Atali from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the castle of port of Atali, now called Bali.
Bali is built on the site of the ancient city Astali, which was the port of Axos. Astali is linked to the city the legendary giant of Crete, Talos, stopped during his journey. Thus, the mountains south of the village are called Talean Mountains, after Talos. During the Venetian Era, this name was paraphrased to Atali, a name that is still live in the nearby monastery of Atalis. The present name is derived from Turks. Balli in Turkish means "honey" and the area was named so because of the many beehives. According to other beliefs, the fishing village was name Bali after the Turkish word ballik, which means fish Dark impression, on laid paper; some light soiling to blank margins.
Zacherakis:606/408; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 210 by 160mm (8¼ by 6¼ inches). €300
Kali Limenes, Crete.
Port of Kali Limenes. "Porto di Caluslimiones." Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the coast at Kali Limenes from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast at Kali Limenes,looking across to the Islands of Mikronisi and Megalonisi. sShips to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper; light dampstain to edge of right blank margin.
Zacherakis:630/432; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 216 by 162mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €400
Marathi , Crete
Port of Marathii. " Porto di Marathi" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved map/viewof the port of Marathi, Crete from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia" single page; verso blank.
The map/view shows the port of Marathi on the Akrotiri peninsular at the entrance of Suda bay. Dark impression, on laid paper; light soiling to outer margins.
Zacherakis:599/401; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 213 by 163mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €350
Port Tigani, Heronissos, Crete.
Port of Tigani, Heronissos Crete "Porto di Tigani" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the port of Tigani, Heronissos , from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the coast and the ancient port of Heronissos. During the Venetian occupation , the place was called Puerto Tigani, and gave shelter to many ships during the Middle Ages, before entering a slow but steady decline, which ultimately reduced the city to a handful of houses. The decline was mainly due to the activity of pirates, Saracens and others who with their attacks and looting forced the inhabitants to seek shelter on the slopes of the surrounding mountains.
On the horizon is named the peninsular of Santa Zorzi and in the foreground the settlement of Zabagnana. there is also a large ship on the horizon. Dark impression, on laid paper.
Zacherakis: 615/417; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 218 by 162mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €300
Zakros, Crete.
Port of Zakros. "Porto di Xacro" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the port of Zakros in eastern Crete from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows thebay and port of Zakros in eastern Crete. Dark impression, on laid paper; dampstain to right blank margin.
Zacherakis:624/426; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 216 by 164mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €400
Psara, Cyclades.
Psara. "Psara" Venice. Niccolini, Francesco. 1658Copper engraved map of Psara 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:580/382. 175 by 116mm (7 by 4½ inches). €400
Rhodos, Dodecanesus
Rhodos "Rodi" Venice Niccolini, Francesco 1658Copper engraved map of Rhodos 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, show through of text and engraved tail piece from. verso
Blackmer :172; Zacharakis:547/349. 173 by 120mm (6¾ by 4¾ inches). €500
Santorini, Cyclades.
Santorini. "Santa Erini" Venice. Niccolini, Francesco. 1658Copper engraved map of Santorini 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:554/356 175 by 116mm (7 by 4½ inches). €750
Schinoussa, Iraklia, Keros, Cyclades.
Schinoussa, Iraklia, Keros "Isolette" Venice. Niccolini, Francesco. 1658Copper engraved map of Schinoussa, Iraklia, Keros and other small islands 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:567/369 175 by 116mm (7 by 4½ inches). €250
Sittia, Crete.
Sittia "Settia" Venice "Marco Boschini Venetiano, al Serinissima Principe E Regal Collegio di Venetia" 1651Black & white copper engraved birdseye view/ map of the bay & city of Sittia from Marco Boschini's "Il Regno tutto di Candia"single page; verso blank.
The view/ map shows the bay and city of Sittia. Ship & large fish to sea. Dark impression, on laid paper; llght soiling to blank margins.
Zacherakis: 622/424; Blackmer /Navari:171; Blackmer/Sotheby's:37. 216 by 164mm (8½ by 6½ inches). €400
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