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Clear and accurate map of early nineteenth century north-east Italy. Four scales at lower right, title at top right. John Cary was considered 'the most representative, able and prolific of English cartographers'. Tooley says, 'As an engraver he was elegant and exact with fine clear lettering and great delicacy of touch'. From Cary's New Universal Atlas, Containing Distinct Maps of All the Principal States and Kingdoms Throughout the World. Copper engraving. Original colour. Very good condition; some browning to centrefold; a few light stains. Size: 51.5 x 46 cm.