DAPPER'S SUPERB MAP OF MALTA

MELITE INSULA VULGO MALTA

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Lovely and uncommon map of Malta and Gozo with fine detail of the topography, settlements and fortifications. Neptune and his entourage with two crosses of the Knights of Malta surround the large title cartouche. Ships and fishing boats surround the island, including a vignette of a sea battle at upper left.

Based on Blaeu's map.

Very good hand colour

Very good condition.

Publication: Naukeurige beschrijvinge der afrikaensche ? Olvert Dapper. Amsterdam,1668.