Venice: Giovanni Battista Albrizzi, 1750. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 13" x 16.75". This exquisite map of Sardinia has two country vignette cartouches that depict the island's idyllic lifestyle. Published circa 1750, the map dates to the period when the island was ruled by the House of Savoy. It features pictorial depictions of mountains, forts, and prominent churches, and cities and rivers are also labeled. The title cartouche in the lower left shows a man resting against a...... More

London: John Cary, 1799. Map. Engraving with original hand outline. Image measures 18" x 20". Published in London in 1799, this highly detailed double-page map of Italy features beautiful hand-colored outline showing provinces and kingdoms. Cities, towns, rivers, coastal features, topographical features, and postal roads are labeled. Some foxing and toning but otherwise in good condition. John Cary (1754-1835) was a British cartographer and engraver. His highly detailed and accurate maps mark a turning point from the earlier emphasis on..... More

London: William Heather, 1824. Map. Uncolored engraving. Measures 6 1/4" x 7 1/2" Beautifully rendered nautical chart depicting the port of Longonsardo in Sardinia. The coastal tower, built in the 16th century to protect the port, is depicted with surrounding fortifications and structures. On the eastern coast, the map depicts the former village of Longosardo in ruins. Mountains are depicted pictorially. Map was drawn by Norie and engraved by J. Stephenson. Published in "The New Mediterranean Harbour Pilot", a maritime..... More

New York: Conde Nast, 1963. Print. Offset lithograph. 11 x 8 inches. Fanciful map showing Paris and Sardinia playing cards and having a drink. Steinberg's second cover design for the New Yorker, of which he made eight in total. In good condition. Two small chips to bottom edge, small tear at top right corner, flattened fold through vertical center. Hard to find. Saul Steinberg (1914-1999) was a New York-based artist. His drawings appeared in The New Yorker for nearly six..... More