RARE Pierre Mortier Antique Engraved Map of Le Duche De Milan, Early 18th cent

Up for sale is a VERY RARE, LARGE original copper engraved antique map by Pierre Mortier of Le Duche De Milan – “Dans Toute Son Estendue” (In all its extent), “Divise en ses Principales Parties” (Divided into it’s main parts). “Auec les Estats et Frontieres qui L’Environnent on sont Exactement Marquee Les Route des Imperiaux”. Circa: Early 18th Century NOTE. The map has lots of topographical detail and shows numerous place names. Some of the features on the map are towns, villages, rivers, hills, roads, bridges, estates and forests. The map is on hand laid paper and has a beautiful decorated title cartouche in the lower left corner. It is blank of the reverse side. It measures approximately 36″ x 25″, including the border area. The map has a good 4 1/2″ border on the left and the right and a 2″ border on the top and bottom. The map is in Good condition. There is some age related browning and staining, particularly along the edges. There are several chips and tears along the edges (these will not show when framed). There are some creases here and there, as well. The map has a crease/fold line down the middle from when it was originally bound. There are some pencil notes along the bottom right border by a previous owner. Other dings here and there. Still this is a GREAT MAP and will look fabulous when framed! These antique maps are a fabulous piece of history! This item is in the category “Antiques\Maps, Atlases & Globes\Europe Maps”. The seller is “book14850″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.