It is richly decorated with a baroque cartouche and sailing vessels and a fish in the sea. In the upper center is Taranto and Mare Grande. Notice the mountainous areas and many waterways. Map has overall toning and light spotting, partially coming from the text on backside. Small, repaired tear in lower margin that has been Repaired.
General condition is Almost Very Good.
Copper etching by Iulius Iasolinus for Johann and Cornelius Blaeu , ca 1640. Original hand coloring. This very decorative map of Ischia is northwest-oriented. Notice the interesting topographical details. Historical sailing vessels sail in the Canale di Procida.