Description: A rare miniature map of the city of Tours in France. Published in 'Raccolta di le piu illustri et famose Città di tutto il Mondo'. Of the 322 plans in this series, 112 are signed by Valegio (such as this example), six were reissues of plates engraved by Martin Rota in 1572, and the rest were unsigned. This plate is more commonly seen in the later 1713 'Universus terrarum orbis' by Raphael Savonarola (also known as Alphonso Lasor a Varea). Blank Verso. Sheet size: 18 x 13.8 cm / image size: 13 x 8.5 cm. Excellent condition. Shipment to be arranged via registered mail.
Price: 200 GBP
Location: London
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Shipping Cost: 22.62 GBP
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Item Specifics
Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Format: Sheet Map
Era: 1500s
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1598
City: Tours
Country/Region: France
Cartographer/Publisher: Francesco Valegio - Donato Rascicotti
Antique: Yes
Date Range: 1500-1599
Type: City Map
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
