Cony Piedmont State of Savoy Italy Italia c.1740 Basire engraved city plan map - $250 - (Dover, NH)

Click here to view a short video presentation of this item. Cony, a strong City of Piedmont. in the States of Savoy. Issued London: c. 1730-40; for Tindal. Engraved by I. Basire. Fine antique folio sheet engraved city plan/ map printed in the early-18th century. Engraved with lovely full hand color. A fine decorative map, remarkably detailed, with great visual appeal. The plan depicts hundreds of individual buildings as well as the early fortified walls. In Good+ condition, light minor age wear, inoffensive old soft creasing, but overall remaining clean and visually attractive. Sheet measures c.20 1/2" W x 16 1/2" H. Engraved area measures c.18 1/2" W x 14 1/2" H. Folio. Original fold line as issued. Tooleys Dictionary of Mapmakers , vol. 1, p. 94. [vR18666]. Guaranteed authentic - old. We do not sell modern reprints.

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