Piedmont, Italy.

Ortelius, Abraham. Phillip Galle. "Pedmontana Reg. " "Pedemontium. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Piedmont, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression, overall toning.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 81 by 111mm (3¼ by 4¼ inches).    €100

Rome, Italy.

Ortelius, Abraham. Phillip Galle. "Romanum Territor. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of Rome, and surrounding territory, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression, overall toning. Occasional spot to blank margins.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 79 by 110mm (3 by 4¼ inches).    €80

Tyrol, Italy& Austria.

Ortelius, Abraham. Phillip Galle. "Tirolis Comitatus. " Antwerp Joannem Bapt. Vrientium/ Vrients. 1601
Copper engraved minature map by Phillip Galle of the Tyrol showing the whole territory both in Italy and in Austria, from" Epitome theatri Orteliani praecipuarum orbis regionum delinaetiones. . Editio ultima" Latin text to verso, describing the succeeding map. . Dark impression, overall toning.
Koeman Ort58; Phillips 413; 78 by 106mm (3 by 4¼ inches).    €80

Sub- Alpine Gaul.

Ortelius, Abraham. Italia Gallica. "Italia Gallica,sive Gallia Cisalpina" "Antverpiæ"/Antwerp.. "ex Officiana Plantiana" . Plantijn Christoffel.. 1595
Copper engraved map of Sub-Alpine Gaul from "The Parergon " of Ortelius' "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" 1595 edition; black & white. Latin text to verso.
The map shows the whole area North of the Rubicon to the Alps known as Gallia Cisalpina, home of the Gauls by the Romans as opposed to Gallia Transalpina the land above the Alps. Good dark impression.
Van de Krogt :3; .Koeman: Ort29:L [21P]. 345 by 460mm (13½ by 18 inches).    €250

The Duchy Of Milan.

Ortelius, Abraham. Mediolanansis Ducatus. "Ducatus Medialanensis.." "Antverpiæ"/Antwerp.. "ex Officiana Plantiana" . Plantijn Christoffel.. 1595
Copper engraved map of the Duchy of Milan after Johannes Georgio Septalmediollanses from Ortelius' "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" 1595 edition; black & white. Latin text to verso.
Ships and monsters decorate the sea. Good dark impression.
Van de Krogt :3; .Koeman: Ort29 :74 [33]. 380 by 475mm (15 by 18¾ inches).    €500

Piedmont.

Ortelius, Abraham. Pedemontana Regio. "Pedemontanae Vicinorumque Regionum auctore Iacobo Castado descrip." "Antverpiæ"/Antwerp.. "ex Officiana Plantiana" . Plantijn Christoffel.. 1595
Copper engraved map of Piedmont from Ortelius' "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" 1595 edition; black & white. Latin text to verso.
The map of shows the extent of Piedmont from the Alps in the North West and the coast from Monacco to beyond Genoa to Codemonte below the Appenines.; it also clearly shows the catchment area of the river Po. Good dark impression; crack in the plate at lower edge at longitude 29; centrefold split, repaired, and light stain to lower margin.
Van de Krogt :3; .Koeman: Ort29 :77 [34]. 370 by 490mm (14½ by 19¼ inches).    €500

Veneto.

Sandrardt, Jacob. Chart of the ancient Venetis, as it was in the Roman times. Charte von den alten Venetis, wie es zu der Röer zeiten gewesen. Nuremberg. Sandrardt Jacob. 1686
Copper engraved miniature map of the territories of Venice in the Roman times , from Sandrart's: Kurtze Beschreibung Von Dem Ursprung/ Aufnehmen/ Gebiete/ und Regierung der Weltberühmten Republick Venedig/ Mehrentheils den Jahren nach/ und in Form einer kurtzen Chronick verabfasset/ Wie auch eine kurtze Beschreibung der vornehmsten Griechischen Provintz und Pen-Insel Morea.
[Description of the origin/absorption/territories/and government of the world-famous Republic of Venice/mostly over the years/and written in the form of a short chronicle/as well as a short description of the most distinguished Greek province and pen island of Morea.]
Black and white, verso blank. Folded ,[2 vertical folds].
112 by 140mm (4½ by 5½ inches).    €150

Interior of the Doge's Palace, Venice.

Sandrardt, Jacob. Interior of the Doge's Palace, Venice. Der Grosse Rath von Venedig. Nuremberg. Sandrardt Jacob. 1686
Copper engraved miniature view of the interior of the Doge's palace, venice , from Sandrart's: Kurtze Beschreibung Von Dem Ursprung/ Aufnehmen/ Gebiete/ und Regierung der Weltberühmten Republick Venedig/ Mehrentheils den Jahren nach/ und in Form einer kurtzen Chronick verabfasset/ Wie auch eine kurtze Beschreibung der vornehmsten Griechischen Provintz und Pen-Insel Morea.
[Description of the origin/absorption/territories/and government of the world-famous Republic of Venice/mostly over the years/and written in the form of a short chronicle/as well as a short description of the most distinguished Greek province and pen island of Morea.]
Black and white, verso blank.
The folded plate also includes a detail with key showing ceremonial objects. Folded ,[2 vertical folds].
112 by 143mm (4½ by 5¾ inches). interior;plus 112x68mm small view    €60

Istria.

Sandrardt, Jacob. Istria. Istria sub Dominium Venetorum. Nuremberg. Sandrardt Jacob. 1686
Copper engraved miniature map of the Venetian possesions in Italy , from Sandrart's: Kurtze Beschreibung Von Dem Ursprung/ Aufnehmen/ Gebiete/ und Regierung der Weltberühmten Republick Venedig/ Mehrentheils den Jahren nach/ und in Form einer kurtzen Chronick verabfasset/ Wie auch eine kurtze Beschreibung der vornehmsten Griechischen Provintz und Pen-Insel Morea.
[Description of the origin/absorption/territories/and government of the world-famous Republic of Venice/mostly over the years/and written in the form of a short chronicle/as well as a short description of the most distinguished Greek province and pen island of Morea.]
Black and white, verso blank. Folded ,[2 vertical folds].
112 by 140mm (4½ by 5½ inches).    €150

Padua.

Sandrardt, Jacob. Padua. Padova. Nuremberg. Sandrardt Jacob. 1686
Copper engraved miniature bird's eye view ofPadua, from Sandrart's: Kurtze Beschreibung Von Dem Ursprung/ Aufnehmen/ Gebiete/ und Regierung der Weltberühmten Republick Venedig/ Mehrentheils den Jahren nach/ und in Form einer kurtzen Chronick verabfasset/ Wie auch eine kurtze Beschreibung der vornehmsten Griechischen Provintz und Pen-Insel Morea.
[Description of the origin/absorption/territories/and government of the world-famous Republic of Venice/mostly over the years/and written in the form of a short chronicle/as well as a short description of the most distinguished Greek province and pen island of Morea.]
Black and white, verso blank.
The plan appears to be a miniature version of the Braun and Hogenberg view of 1617.in which most striking feature of this view of Padua from the west is the city wall and moat, built by the Venetians in 1509; with small inset view of a lock on the river Brenta. Folded ,[2 vertical folds].
113 by 140mm (4½ by 5½ inches).    €150

Palmanova, Italy.

Sandrardt, Jacob. Palmanova Palma Nuremberg. Sandrardt Jacob. 1686
Copper engraved miniatureplan of Palmanova in N.E.Italy , from Sandrart's: Kurtze Beschreibung Von Dem Ursprung/ Aufnehmen/ Gebiete/ und Regierung der Weltberühmten Republick Venedig/ Mehrentheils den Jahren nach/ und in Form einer kurtzen Chronick verabfasset/ Wie auch eine kurtze Beschreibung der vornehmsten Griechischen Provintz und Pen-Insel Morea.
[Description of the origin/absorption/territories/and government of the world-famous Republic of Venice/mostly over the years/and written in the form of a short chronicle/as well as a short description of the most distinguished Greek province and pen island of Morea.]
Black and white, verso blank. Light toning, small spot to right; lower margin short.
68 by 112mm (2¾ by 4½ inches).    €70

Venetian Possesions In Italy

Sandrardt, Jacob. Venetian possesions in Italy. Dominium Venetum in Italia. Nuremberg. Sandrardt Jacob. 1686
Copper engraved miniature map of the Venetian possesions in Italy , from Sandrart's: Kurtze Beschreibung Von Dem Ursprung/ Aufnehmen/ Gebiete/ und Regierung der Weltberühmten Republick Venedig/ Mehrentheils den Jahren nach/ und in Form einer kurtzen Chronick verabfasset/ Wie auch eine kurtze Beschreibung der vornehmsten Griechischen Provintz und Pen-Insel Morea.
[Description of the origin/absorption/territories/and government of the world-famous Republic of Venice/mostly over the years/and written in the form of a short chronicle/as well as a short description of the most distinguished Greek province and pen island of Morea.]
Black and white, verso blank. Folded ,[2 vertical folds]. 2 light stains to loer edge of map.
112 by 140mm (4½ by 5½ inches).    €150

Verona.

Sandrardt, Jacob. Verona. Verona. Amphitheatrium Veronese. Nuremberg. Sandrardt Jacob. 1686
Copper engraved miniature view of Verona and the ampitheatre, from Sandrart's: Kurtze Beschreibung Von Dem Ursprung/ Aufnehmen/ Gebiete/ und Regierung der Weltberühmten Republick Venedig/ Mehrentheils den Jahren nach/ und in Form einer kurtzen Chronick verabfasset/ Wie auch eine kurtze Beschreibung der vornehmsten Griechischen Provintz und Pen-Insel Morea.
[Description of the origin/absorption/territories/and government of the world-famous Republic of Venice/mostly over the years/and written in the form of a short chronicle/as well as a short description of the most distinguished Greek province and pen island of Morea.]
Black and white, verso blank. Folded.
View of the city with an architectural detail of the ampitheatre below, 2 views on 1 page Folded ; margin trimmed close to black line on lower left.
140 by 113mm (5½ by 4½ inches). each print 69mm in height    €150

The Island of Sardinia.

SANTINI, FRANCOIS. The Kingdom of Sardinia. "Le Royaume de Sardaigne." Venice, Remondini, 1779
Copper engraved map of Sardinia, from Santini's "Atlas universel dressé sur les meilleures cartes modernes". Original outline colour; verso blank.
The map shows the island in large scale with parts entering the scale lines, with part of Corsica to top.
Decorative title cartouche upper right, text giving the history of the island upper lef and list ogf mineral mines to lower left Dark impression; paper lightly toned.
Phillips 647. 693 by 474mm (27¼ by 18¾ inches).    €700