The names of the pre-Roman populations are written in their respective areas. The first edition of this work was published in Venice in 1572. This is from the second edition, 1620. Venice is shown framed by the mainland and lidos on this early map of the city. Notice the great detail of all the little islands around Venice.
Many sailing vessels add a decorative note.
The map is placed on a page like those above. It includes three additional pages of text in Italian. The printed impression of this map is not quite as strong as the others. A repaired worm track in the upper left corner is on all four pages and does not affect text. The margin to the left of the map has heavier foxing.