Nuova Pianta della Citta di Torino
Milan: 1869. Town plan. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 21.25" x 26.5". Fantastic town plan of Torino. Streets, buildings, parks and plazas, mountains and waterways are all shown in great detail. A table lists specific sites including churches, theaters, schools, factories and offices. A few scattered chips and tears. Francesco Valllardi (1809-1895) was an mapmaker from a Milanese family of publishers, booksellers, and printers. His grandfather, also named Francesco, founded the publishing house in the 18th century, and was succeeded by..... More