Milane States

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Original antique hand-colored lithograph, published 1852. Depicting Milan & Lombardy, this map is a fine example of 0s European cartography. Image: 500 by 590mm (19 by 23 inches). An attractive and historically significant 19th-century map for the discerning collector. George Philip & Son was a leading British geographical publisher, founded in Liverpool by George Philip (1800–1882). The firm became one of the most successful map publishers of the Victorian era, producing atlases, globes, and educational maps for schools and the general public. Philip maps are known for their clear engraving, accurate topography, and attractive hand coloring, combining practical utility with visual appeal. They are among the most collectible of 19th-century British cartographic productions. Decorative map of the Milanese states by G. Philip & Son, showing pretty detailled the area Milano, Brecia, Cremona, Mantua & Verona. A fine example from Philip's Atlas, Liverpool, sought after by collectors of antique maps of Italy, antique maps of Milan, and antique hand-colored lithographs for sale. In good condition. Colors well-preserved.

Philip, George – Milan & Lombardy · Lithograph, Hand Colored · Philip's Atlas, Liverpool · 1852