Forlani, Paolo (1560-1571) & Gastaldi, Giacomo (1500-1566). Italy. Venice: 1569 Italia The map proved so important

The map proved so important that a copy was sent to the postmaster general

Five years later

is a window into the daily lives

each showcasing a beautifully detailed portrait of American lily and magnolia varieties

colonial administrator Thomas Pownall

Forlani, Paolo (1560-1571) & Gastaldi, Giacomo (1500-1566). Italy. Venice: 1569 Italia The map proved so importantPaolo Forlani (1560 1571) & Giacomo Gastaldi (1500 1566)[Italy] [Ded. to Carlo Vicentino] Al Molto magno. et exccellmo Sigor. Carlo Vicentino sup sigor sempre ossexmo. Tra Ie piu belle e plu perfette opera di M. Giacomo Gastaldi prestantissimo Cosmografo, alcuna no e che mai shabbi possuto coparare alla sua Italia .. . Di Venetia il pm dell Anno MDLXVIIII Paolo Forlani Veronese. Engraved map Venice: 156922" x 31 3 16" sheet; 33 1 2" x 42 3 4" framed A