1867 Andriveau-Goujon Case Map of Southern Italy, Naples, Sicily & Sardinia
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Description: This is a magnificent 1867 hand colored case map of Southern Italy, Naples, Sardinia, and Sicily. Produced by the well regarded mid 19th century French cartographer J. Andriveau0Goujon in Paris. The map is official entitled “Italie Partie Meridionale”. Divided into 21 linen backed segments.
Date: 1867
References: None found.
Cartographer: J. Andriveau and J. Goujon (fl. 1805-94), working collectively as Andriveau-Goujon, were among the most prominent cartographic publishers in 19th century France. Maps by Andriveau-Goujon are often confusing to identify as they can be alternately singed J. Goujon, J. Andriveau, J.Andriveau-Goujon or simply Andriveau-Goujon. They published numerous pocket maps and atlases throughout the 19th century and often worked with other prominent French cartographers of the time such as Brue and Levasseur. Andriveau-Goujon are especially well known for their high quality case and library maps. Click here for a list of rare maps by Andriveau-Goujon.
Size: Printed area measures 40 x 26 inches (101.6 x 66.04 centimeters)
Condition: Generally fine condition, no restoration, slight age toning, minor transference.
Code: ItalySouth-andriveau-1867 (Necessary for phone inquiries: 646-320-8650)
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