Genoa: Francesco Maria Levanto, 1664. Sea chart. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 15.75" x 20.5". This incredible 1664 map of Corfu, the second largest Greek Island in the Ionian Sea, was issued by Captain Francesco Maria Levanto. The maritime map or sea chart includes the islands of Corfu, Paxi and the western coast of Greece with north oriented towards the left. Numerous rhumb lines, coastal features, depth soundings, anchorages, shoals, and banks surrounding the islands are noted and serve as a...... More

Antwerp: Abraham Ortelius, 1592. Map. Engraving with hand color. Image measures 14" x 18 3/4". This beautiful 1592 map by Abraham Ortelius depicts the Balkan Peninsula or the Balkans extending from The Sea of Marmara, Istanbul and the Bosporus Strait westward to Macedonia including Bulgaria. Portions of the Black Sea and the Thrakikon Pelagos are also shown. Topographical and geographical features such as mountains, forests and cities are beautifully rendered in profile. Ortelius based this map on the 1560 South-East..... More