Antique Map of Italy drawn & engraved by R. Scott for Thomsons, Edinburgh 1814

This is a magnificent museum quality antique hand-coloured map of Italy, dating from 1814. This historic and very rare map was drawn and engraved by R. Scott for Thomsons, New General Atlas, Edinburgh. The map is very detailed and the various colours - yellow, grey and green - beautifully highlight the different natural and political divisions of Italy as it was before the Italian Unification which was completed in 1870. The top right corner has a further small map of the Island of Elba which is accentuated in red. It is signed 'R. Scott Sculpt.' in the bottom right corner and is numbered '26'. This map is very clean and is set in a beautiful ebonised and gilded frame. Add this fascinating antique map to a special wall in your home and this historic fine art will decorate your wall for years to come. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm:Height 77.5 cm x Width 60 cm x Depth 2 cm Dimensions in inches:Height 2 foot, 6 inches x Width 2 feet x Depth 1 inch Our reference: 09729 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.

Estimate:£925

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