Messina Sicily Italy city plan italia 1760s Bellin coastal map lovely hand color Madrid View North from Observatory of

View North from Observatory of Equinox House

Text blocks toned and spotted

speculative and apocryphal terrain features

Mid 18th century engraved coastal chart with lovely hand color

any specific example (like this) is likely one of a handful still extant

Messina Sicily Italy city plan italia 1760s Bellin coastal map lovely hand color Madrid View North from Observatory of(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe, nautical maps & charts). Plan de La Ville de Messine dans lIsle de Sicile. Issued c. 1760 70 by JN Bellin. Beautiful mid 18th century engraved coastal map with very attractive hand color. Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any small minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 12 3 4 H c 9 W. Engraved Area Measures c. 8 3 4H x 6 7 8W. [R36077]