1847 Monaldini Case Map of Rome, Italy

A beautiful 1847 case format map of Rome, Italy issued by Venanzio Monaldini. This extraordinary map of Rome heavily references, with various updates and revisions, the enormous 1734 map of Rome by Giovanni Battista Nolli. Nolli's map was the first modern map of Rome and basis of almost all subsequent maps of Rome until approximately 1870, when Rome became the capitol of Italy and more modern plans were issued. Depicts the city in extraordinary detail labeling all streets, ferry crossings, bridges, parks, and historic buildings. Surrounded by plans of important buildings including the Mausoleum of Saint Constance, the Basilica of St. Paul, a layout of the Pantheon, and the floor of the Church of Saint Lorenzo. In the lower left quadrant there is a map of the vicinity of Rome. In the lower right quadrant there is a text box with a list of the 14 neighborhoods of Rome, along with the map's title and publication information.

This map was designed with the foreign traveler in mind and thus bisected and backed with linen for easy folding. Comes with original slipcase. Although unattributed, this map was most likely engraved by Pietro Ruga, a prominent Rome based engraver known for his architectural plans and views. Published from Venanzio Monaldini's bookshop on 79 Piaza di Spagna, Rome, Italy.