Kingdom Two Sicilies Papal States Malta Italy 1854 Alt & Stier detailed map

Konigreich Beider Sicilien nebst dem Sudlichen Theile Des Kirchenstaats.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Europe, Italy, Southern Italy, Papal States, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Malta).

Issued 1854, Gotha by Justus Perthes for Stieler. Map by Alt & Stier.

Nicely detailed oversize mid-19th century engraved map with original hand color.

This example has no centerfold.

Stieler maps went through continual revisions. Thus, for any specific Stieler map such as this one, there are often numerous variant issues with varying details.

Nice looking example, clean, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 14 3/4" H x 17 1/2" W.

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

[R27754].