Zatta Antonio Land of Bari and Basilicata Venice 1783

Antonio Zatta's 1783 map of Terra di Bari and Basilicata, Venice, is a geographical chart derived from the work of publisher Antonio Zatta, Atlante novissimo, illustrated and supplemented with observations and discoveries made by the most renowned and contemporary geographers. Published in Venice between 1775 and 1785, engraved with aquatint and etching. Most of the plates were drawn by Giovanni Pitter and engraved by Giuliano Zuliani, with beautiful original coloring. In the cartouche featuring a boat and floral garlands, the inscription Terra di Bari e Basilicata appears, taken from documents by 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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