Zatta, Antonio.

Antique Map. Le Isole di Terra Nuova e Capo Breton di Nuova Projezione.

Printed in Venice. Antonio Zatta. 1778. First edition, first state. Framed copperplate map. 44 x 36 cm. Hand coloured. A map of Newfoundland and Cape Breton Island. Humorous title cartouche displaying drying headless cod. Faint centerfold line. Originally published in Zatta's four part "Atlante novissimo, illustrato ed accresciuto sulle osservazioni, e scoperte fatte dai piu celebri e piu recenti geografi" 1779-1784. This map is part of a 12 sheet set of North America based off of John Mitchell's work. Italian text. A bright and clean impression. Reference: Rumsey 5007.014. Very good. Item #67787

Price: $350.00