Melite vulgo Malta - Antique map

Author: Seutter, Matthäus

Other authors: de Fer, Nicolas

Publisher: Seutter, Matthäus

Published: Augsburg

Publishing year: 1740

Malta. "Melite vulgo Malta cum vicinis Goza, qua olim Gaulos, et Comino insulis". Orig. copper-engraving after N. de Fer map. Published by M. Seutter, Augsburg, ca. 1740. Original old colouring. With decorative title-cartouche, inset view of the stern of a ship, a fortification plan of Valletta and 68 coats of arms of Maltese knights with figure cartouche ("Nomina et Insignia Magistrorum Equitum Ordinis Melitensis"). 50:57,5 cm (19 3/4 x 22 3/4 inch.).

A very decorative map of Malta, Gozo and Comino. - Strong impression, rich colouring. - Lower right margin cutted closely to the desk, but not affecting the picture.

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