C1778

The North Part of Italy, Comprehending the Dominions of the King of Sardinia, the Estates of Parma & Moden, of Genoa, Venice & Lucca; with the Dutches of Milan & Mantua, by Samuel Dunn.

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Rare c.18th map of northern Italy divided by Samuel Dunn (1732-1794). From: Dunn, S. A new atlas of the mundane system; or, of geography and cosmography: describing the heavens and the earth … the various empires, kingdoms, states, republics, and islands, … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

The North Part of Italy, Comprehending the Dominions of the King of Sardinia, the Estates of Parma & Moden, of Genoa, Venice & Lucca; with the Dutches of Milan & Mantua, by Samuel Dunn.

Date:

C1778

Mapmaker:

Samuel Dunn (1732 - 1794)

Condition:

In good condition, with wide margins and centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring.

Image Size:

438mm

x 307mm

Paper Size:

570mm

x 467mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1778

Description:

Rare c.18th map of northern Italy divided by Samuel Dunn (1732-1794).

From: Dunn, S. A new atlas of the mundane system; or, of geography and cosmography: describing the heavens and the earth … the various empires, kingdoms, states, republics, and islands, throughout the known world …

References:
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 : 3516.
The British Museum. Catalogue of Printed Maps Charts and Plans Photolithographic Edition to 1964. (16 Volumes): Vol. 5 col. 204.

Collections:
New York Public Library: b13919861
State Library New South Wales: Record Identifier 74VK2vD4BPR3
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 1671478

Samuel Dunn (1732 - 1794)

English cartographer, mathematician and publisher of maps and atlases. He also taught astronomy and navigation at his premises in Chelsea. Little biographical information is available of Dunn other than his published works.

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