June 2011 Society Auction

Lot 92. Circa 1620, page from Tomasso Porcacchi Castiglione’s (1530-1585) Descrittione dell’Isola Spagnuola. The Italian text speaks of Columbus setting sail and his discovery of the Island of Hispaniola, its location, etc. Porcacchi cartographical works included many “studies” of islands. Beautifully printed text and map. Map with matting measures 9 ¾ X 13 ¼ inches.