1930 Editori Richter Tourist Map of Capri

This is a c. 1930 Editori Richtor tourist map of Capri, Italy. Capri has been a tourist destination for European artists and celebrities since the mid-19th century due to its stunning natural beauty and open social atmosphere.

A Closer Look

Both Capri and Anacapri appear in detail. Outside these two cities, villas and estates are referenced by name. The funicular from the grand marina to Capri is illustrated, as are the island's roads and marinas. Numerous coastal caves are identified. Contour lines emphasize topography.

Capri as a Tourist Resort

The 1838 novel Entdeckung der blauen Grotte auf der Insel Capri ('Discovery of the Blue Grotto on the Isle of Capri') by August Kopish sparked the European fascination with Capri. By the late 19th century, the island had become an escape for Europe's writers, artists, and other notable individuals, many of whom purchased villas there. John Singer Sargent, Claude Debussy, and Frank Hyde are among those who created work on or about the island. Being socially progressive, Capri also became a haven for gay and lesbian life.

Publication History and Census

This map was created and published c. 1930 by Editori Richter in Naples (Napoli). We note a single cataloged example in OCLC, at the Freie Universtät Berlin. The present example bears a stamp of the Capri's Libreria Arcadia, likely the original seller.