JAILLOT, A. H. Le Golfe de Venise. Amsterdam,...

JAILLOT, A. H. Le Golfe de Venise. Amsterdam, ca. 1693. Limits in old col. On strong paper. A fine copy. Small split in lower margin. 560 x 735 mm A highly decorative map, drawn by N. Sanson after Père Coronelli and others. Adorned with a large title cartouche featuring a view of Venice and 22 city plans in medallions. The map is decorated with 14 coats of arms of the various states. Pastoureau, Les Atlas français-XVIe - XVIIe siècles : Jaillot I D 1692 contrefaçon hollandaise. Expert: Béatrice Loeb-Larocque