Coordinates not present on map and are approximated., Inscription below neat line "Reviglio Gius.", Manuscript number in lower right corner: 150., Relief shown by hachures., and Watermark.
In the text, "Marghera" is given as "Malghera.", Includes ten lines of tex, and Scale determined by comparison with a similar map by same surveyor. Bar scale on this map shown as 28mm = 100°. Above bar scale is written in later hand "1/8" = 1°, Tese di Parigi".
Includes ten lines of text describing the survey and the various lines of limits and demarcations shown on the map, and mentions the Forte di St. Andrea and the Isole delle Vignole. and Scale determined by comparison with a present day map. Bar scale on this
Title supplied by cataloger., Nineteenth century forgery of a portlan chart., Manuscript note in accompanying case: A manuscript portolan on vellum probably executed by a Spanish chartmaker circa 1550, the coasts outlined in green with place names in gothic letters of red and black, decorated with devices of the sun and moon in umber heightened with gold, 14 x 9 inches. This chart is a rare example from its unusally small size. RH. 7487., and Pen and ink wash color on parchment, in Italian, in unidentified hand.
Color: varying shades of green and brown. and Notes: Banner at top of map only partially visible. Map consists of houses and manors and ships upon the body of the city.
Subject (Geographic):
Istanbul (Turkey)--Maps, Manuscript--Early works to 1800