Mantova - Antique map

Author: Schott, Franz

Publisher: Rossi, Filippo de'

Published: Rome

Publishing year: 1650

Mantua. "Mantova". Orig. copperplate engraving from F. Schott's 'Itinerario Ouero Nuova Descrittione De' Viaggi Principali D'Italia'. Published by Rossi in Rome, 1650. With an engraved title and a coat-of-arms. 12:17,5 cm (4 3/4 x 7 inch.).

A birds-eye-view of Mantua. - Franz Schott (Latin: Franciscus Scottus, Italian: Francesco Scoto) was a Flemish jurist and traveler, author of a book on the topography of Italy. - Traces of original foldings visible.

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Tags: Antique map, Antique maps, Old maps, Mantua, Mantova, Franz Schott, Franciscus Schottus, Francesco Scoto, Itinerario d'Itali, copperplate engraving, etching, de Rossi, Rome, 1650