Bidspirit auction | La Sicile Divisée en ses

La Sicile Divisée en ses Trois Provinces by Alexis-Hubert Jaillot, c.1705 - This early 18th-century map, titled La Sicile Divisée en ses Trois Provinces ou Valees sçavoir Valle di Demona, Valle di Noto, et Valle di Maraza, was created by Alexis-Hubert Jaillot and published in Amsterdam by Pierre Mortier c.705. The map divides Sicily into its three provinces—Demona, Noto, and Maraza—and is based on earlier cartography by Nicolas Sanson. It is a decorative map, with intricate cartouches for the title and scale, enhancing its visual appeal. The original hand colouring brings out the geographical features of the island in vivid detail, while the map’s design reflects the artistic and cartographic trends of the time. Great for collectors of Jaillot, Sicily, old maps, mappe antiche, Sicilia, 18th-century maps, decorative maps. Condition: A small crack in the image, otherwise in good condition. Size: 42 x 54 cm (16.5 x 21.3 inches).