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Original antique hand-colored lithograph, published 1845. Depicting Sicily, this map is a fine example of 0s European cartography. Image: 338 by 277mm (13 by 11 inches). An attractive and historically significant 19th-century map for the discerning collector. A. Theinert was a German cartographer active in the mid-19th century, producing maps for the publisher C. Flemming in Glogau. His map of Italy and Sicily provides a detailed overview of the peninsula in the pre-Unification period, with careful attention to the political divisions of the Italian states. Interesting German map of Italy and Sicily with the kingdom of Sardinia. With engraved place names, rivers and mountains. In the lower left corner a table with explanations and the different colors to explain the political possessions. A fine example from published Glogau, sought after by collectors of antique maps of Italy, antique maps of Sicily, and antique hand-colored lithographs for sale. In good condition. Colors well-preserved.

Theinert, A. – Sicily · Lithograph, Hand Colored · published Glogau · 1845