Zatta Antonio Land of Bari and Basilicata Venice 1783

Antonio Zatta of Bari and Basilicata Venice 1783 geographical map taken from the work of publisher Antonio Zatta, Atlante novissimo, illustrated and supplemented with observations and discoveries made by the most famous and contemporary geographers. Published in Venice between 1775–1785, engraved with aquatint and etcher. Most of the plates were drawn by Giovanni Pitter and engraved by Giuliano Zuliani, with beautiful original coloring. In the cartouche with a boat and floral garlands, there is an inscription Terra di Bari e Basilicata, taken from documents of Mr. Rizzi Zannoni, Venice 1783, in Antonio Zatta with Privil. Excellency Senate. The map clearly marks the city and water routes. The sheet has a vertical fold, is in good condition, and is framed in a modern frame.

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