Description: Region of Atri, Giulianova,... Abruzzo, Italy Large antique copper engraved folding map by Giovanni Rizzi Zannoni (1736-1814), an Italian geographer. The map is very detailed, it shows provinces, cities, towns, villages, roads and rivers. The relief is shown pictorially.Plate n°2, from "Atlante geografico del regno di Napoli" dated 1806. Rare and monumental atlas published by the famous cartographer Rizzi Zannoni, during more than 20 years of business in Naples, first as a Geographer of the King and then director of the Topographical Office in Naples in 1781. This atlas is a large-scale cartographic work, commissioned in 1781 by Ferdinand IV of Naples to the geographer from Padua Giovanni Antonio Rizzi Zannoni. The objective of the Neapolitan sovereign was to compile with “new criteria” a cartographic representation of the Kingdom, which would be more accurate than the “Map of Sicily first” published in Paris by Rizzi Zannoni himself in 1769.The importance of this atlas lies in the fact that it is the first attempt to create a large-scale map for the southern regions, measured geometrically and surveyed on the ground, and no longer based solely on the development of previous maps.The "Atlante geografico del regno di Napoli", one of the most important cartographic achievements in 18th century Italy, is part of a larger ideological and cultural movement led by Abbot Ferdinando Galiani, according to which the “Resource use policy” must be based on “a thorough knowledge of the territory”. The maps are based on trigonometric survey and represent a new level of accuracy for Italian mapping. The Cassini projection is used. The maps are dated next to the engraver (Giuseppe Guerra) and despite the indication given in the title (1808), were published between 1788 and 1812. The atlas consists of 31 plates, each double page. With views of different sailing ships on each plate. Preceding three other plates are not numbered, the first plate untitled, showing northern Italy, the second and third plates, also on two pages (which join to make one map), have titles: Carta del' itinerarj militari da Bologna a tutto il Regno di Napoli ordinata da S.M Giuseppe Napoleone I. Diretta dal Gen. Div. Parisi costruita da P. Colletta Ten. Cotto del Genio'. (ref. Rumsey). Size with margins : 79,5 x 55,2 cm / 31,1 x 21,6 inches Condition : very good condition, old colors, laid on linen.Edition : Naples, by Giuseppe Guerra,1788-1812, 18th-19th century. If you buy more than one item, you have to pay just one only shipping cost. We will send your item by Registered and Insured Airmail or by DHL with covering insurance. Customs may be charged on international shipments. All customs charges are the responsiblity of the buyer and are not included in the selling price.A Certification of Authenticity can be issued on request.View My FeedbackVisit My eBay StoreAdd me to your Favorite SellersWE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUE.Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you.
Price: 145 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2025-02-07T17:51:53.000Z
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Item must be returned within: 14 Days
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Date Range: 1800-1899
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Format: Atlas Map
Subgenre: Italy
Year: 1806
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region: Italy
Features: Antique
Topic: Antiques
Country/Region: Italy
