Coronelli, Vincenzo
1691

Penon di Velez Isola della Goleta

Penon di Velez / Isola della Goleta

DESCRIPTION: A large antique sheet (13.5x19.5) from Coronelli's well known 'Isolario' or Island Book . Contains two engravings on opposing pages not backing on to the other. The engravings are nautical maps of two stronghold islands off the Moroccan and Tunisian coasts: Penon di Velez and Isola della Goleta. Italian letterpress text.

CREATOR: Coronelli, Vincenzo

PUBLICATION DATE: 1691

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Tunisia

BODY OF WATER: Mediterranean

CONDITION: Very good Large sheet of thick paper in good condition with a bold impression. A few spots and smudges outside the engraved area. Small hole in lower wide margin well away from the text.

COLORING: None

ENGRAVER: Coronelli

SIZE: 12 " x 15 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 8

PRICE: $250

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