CHATELAIN Henri, "Carte De Geographie Des Differents Etats De La Republique De Venise...", from "Atlas Historique..." 1705-1720. Impressive full folio map (63x51cm) focusing on the geography, politics and military achievements of the Republic of Venice. Scarce cartographic frame, with the Adriatic Sea and the Gulf of Venice displayed diagonally in the layout reaching Peloponnesus at the SE. Two inset maps on bottom left and upper right depict Venice area and Eastern Mediterranean region. The three maps are surrounded by numerous coats of arms of the territories and domains of Venice, an index of locations of cities on the maps, and French text describing the government and military pursuits of the Republic of Venice. Originally hand-colouring of map and coats of arms. Not in Zacharakis. Folded as issued. Light wear on left margins and a spot of thinned paper.