Casal Italy War of Spanish Succession c. 1740 Basire engraved folio city view
Casal Italy War of Spanish Succession c. 1740 Basire engraved folio city view Casal Italy War of Spanish Succession c. 1740 Basire engraved folio city view Casal Italy War of Spanish Succession c. 1740 Basire engraved folio city view Casal Italy War of Spanish Succession c. 1740 Basire engraved folio city view
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A View of Casal, a very strong City and Castle in Italy, taken by the Duke of Savoy in Decem. 1706.

(Europe, Italy, Italian Cities, Casal, City View, War of Spanish Succession, Military Fortifications, Churches, Landscape View).

Issued c. 1740, London by Tindall. Engraved by J. Basire.

Mid-18th century engraved city plan. Long split down the centerfold, map is almost two sheets now although it could be readily mended/ joined.

Old archival tape repairs on reverse of this fragile sheet. Please see photos.

Remains a nice looking example with toning but pleasing age patina, the age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet measures c. 16 1/4" H x 21" W.

Engraved area measures c. 14" H x 18 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.

[R32707].