SEUTTER Matthäus, "Nova et exactissima Geographica Delineatio Insulae Corfu seu Corsulae, tanquam primariae et Clavis maris Ionii cum sinitimis transmarinis Graeciae oppidis et portubus / cura et sumtibus Matthaei Seutteri. . ..". c.1740.

A combination of inset maps, plans & imposing title cartouche forming an EXCEPTIONALLY DECORATIVE AND INFORMATIVE copper engraved map of Corfu – Κέρκυρα.

The plate shows the island of Corfu/Kerkyra and Paxos with the coast opposite. Inset Plan of the town and citadel of Corfu to lower left corner with key to important landmarks. Small inset map showing the position of Corfu, the coast and part of Italy on the Adriatic. The impressive title cartouche reflects the pride of Serenissima for its precious possession and the determination to defend it against the Ottomans. Original contemporary colouring. Excellent strong impression. One professionally restored hole and middle-fold reinforcement on verso. Dim.54x50xm. Zacharakis 3347, Zacharakis "One Hunderd Landmarks...", No.96.