'Insularum Maltae et Gozae'. Malta & Gozo. Valetta plan & view. HOMANN, 1740 map

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Artist/engraver/cartographer: Johann Christoph Homann / Homann Heirs. Provenance: The map was extracted from a composite atlas of early 18th century maps, the latest of which was dated c1754. Type: Large antique 18th century atlas map, printed on thick, good quality paper with original outline hand colour/color and decorative title cartouche. Inset city plan of Valetta and prospect/view of the city from the sea. The islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino are shown. Inset on the left hand side is a detailed plan of the port, town and fortifications of Valetta. At the bottom is a view from the sea of Valetta, with ships and boats in the foreground.

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Size: 7381px × 6263px
Location: Malta
Photo credit: © Antiqua Print Gallery / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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