Rare map of Italy - Very large map of Italy, Siciily, Sardinia, Corsica, Malta, Dalmatia, Croatia and the ...

Rare map of Italy - Very large map of Italy, Siciily, Sardinia, Corsica, Malta, Dalmatia, Croatia and the Adriatic.; William Faden / Louis Stanislas d'Arcy de La Rochette
Large hand-colored map of Italy and surrounding regions, including Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Malta, Slovenia, Croatia, Dalmatia, Southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Northern Africa. Shows roads, towns, rivers, lakes, islands, ports, harbors, and major topographical features. Originates from William Faden’s General Atlas (1800). William Faden (1750–1836) was a British cartographer known for detailed and accurate maps, serving as Geographer to the King. Louis Stanislas d'Arcy de La Rochette (1731–1802) was a French cartographer active in Britain. Medium: Copper engraving. Date: 1800.