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18th Century Map of the Southern Balkans by Giovanni Maria Cassini

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18th century map by Italian engraver Giovanni Maria Cassini (Italy 1745-1824). Map of the Southern Balkans: Rome. Hand colored and copper engraved print done in the year 1788. It includes Macedonia and Albania, with parts of Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Decorative cartouche with title to the left. Mounted on board. Title: "L’Albania e la Macdeonia con porzione della Dalma Zia Servia Vallachia Bulgaria e Romania. 111. Folgio della Carta generale dell’ Ungheria e della Turchia Europea in Roma. Presso la Caleograsia Camerale, 1788.” Map size: 19.5" 14.5" Mat size: 25.5" x 20.75".
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    Height: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1788
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Selling with the matting but should be re-matted as it has some wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355214145721
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