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Dedication: "All. Illmo. mio Sigr. et Pro. Colmo. il Sigr. Marchese Hercole Maluezzi. &c. Fabio di Giovanni Antonio Magini. Padovano", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

"First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. et Revmo. mio Sig. et Pron. Colmo. il Sigr. Carde. Montalto, Fabio di Gio. Antº. Magini Padno. mathco. dello studio di Bologna", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "Al' Sermo. mio Sr. et Pron. Colmo. Il Sr. D. Alfonso d'Este Prencip di Modona Regio etc. Fabio di Gio. Antº Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dediaction: "All' Illmo. mio Sigr. et Pron. Colo. il Sigr. Co. Fabio Pepoli Marchese della Preda etc., Fabio di Gio. Antº. Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. mio Sr. et Pron. Colmo. il Sigr. Conte Lodovico Fachenetti Marchese di Vianino. Fabio di Gio. Antº Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. Sigr., et Pron. Collmo. il Sigr. Lodovico Magnani dell' habito di Sto. Iago, Fabio di Gio. Antonio Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. Sigr. et Prone. mio Colmo. il Sigr. Giovanni Angelelli Senatore Bolognese... Di Bologna il di primo d'Aprile 1602 . Di V.S. Illmo. Servre divotissmo Fabio di Gio. Antonio Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "Al molto illre. Signor mio ossermo. il Sigr. Giovanni Ansalone de i Signori Giurati della nobilissa. città di Messina. Gio. Antonio Magini Padovano Mathematico dello Studio di Bologna", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All. Illmo. Sigr. mio Pron Colmo. il Sigr. Massimo Caprara Havendo V.S. non poco gusto delle Mathematische, et in particolare della Geographia, ho voluto dedicarle questa tavola, che servirá per testimonio delli molti oblighi, ch' io le tengo, per havermi ella sempre favorito, con tanta prontezza ne i mieni maggiar bisagui E le bacio le mani. Di Bologna il di pº Novebre 1606. Di V.S. Illma. Serv. Affmo. Fabio di Gio. Antonio Magini Padº", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "Al molto ill. et eccell.mo Sig.r mio oss.mo il Sig: Gio: Battista Cortese, lettore primario di medicina nello studio di Messina. Gio. Antonio Magini.", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. et Eccmo. mio Sr. et Pron. Colo. il Sr. D. Cesare Gonzaga Principe di Molfetta et Sigr. di Guastalla. Fabio di Gia. Ani. Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "Al' Sermo. Sigr. Gran Duca di Toscana &c., Fabio di Gio. Antonio Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo, et Eccmo. mio Sr. et Pron. Col. il Sigr. Prencipe Luigi d'Este etc. Fabio di Gio. Antº Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. mio Sr. et Prone. Colmo. il Sr. Tomaso Grimaldi, Patritio Genovese, Fabio di Gio. Antº Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "Al' Sermo. Srr. Franco. Mara. Feltrio dalla Rovere Duca d'Urbino &c. Fabio di Gio. Antº Magni.", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

"First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. et Revmo. mio Sigr. et Pron. Colmo. il Sr. Carde. Barberini, Gio. Antº Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo et Eccmo. Sr. mo. Pro. Colmo. Il Sr. Marchese Piriteo Maluezzi Governatore e luogotente Grale. della Citá e Stato di Siena etc., Fabio di Gio. Antº Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

"First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. et Revmo. mio Sig. et Pron. Colmo. il Sr. Carde. Aldobrandini, Fabio di Gio. Antº Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. Sig. mio Sr. Pron. Colmo. Il Sig. Cesare Marfilio. Fabio Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

"First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

"First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All illmo. Sigr. mio Pron. Colmo. il Sigr. Enea Magnani Co. di Thetule e Senator di Bologna, Fabio di Gio. Antº Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All'ill.mo S.or mio prone oss.mo il S.or Ferdinando Riario marchese di Castiglione [et] senatore Bol: Gio. Antonio Magini math.co dello studio di Bologna.", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. mio Sr. et Pron. Colmo. il Sr. Carlo Ruini Co. di Monte Cogaruecio, edizola et Senatre. di Bologna. Fabio di Gio. Ant. Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' illmo. et Rmo. Sor. mio prone colmo il Sor Cardle. Sforza ... Di Bologna li 15 Decebre. 1598. D.V.S. Ilma. et Rema Divotissº Serre. G[iovanni] M[agini]", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

"First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. mio Sr. et Pron. Col. il Sigr. Gregorio Maluezzi. Fabio di Giá. Antº. Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

"First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. & Revmo. Sor. mio Sre. & prone. colmo. il Sor. Carlo Cardinale Madruzzi vescovo & Prencipe di Trento. Gio. Ant. Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. et Eccmo. mio Sr. et Pron. Colmo. il. Sigr. Duca di Alvite etc. Fabio di Gio. Antonio Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "Al' Sermo. Sigr. D. Cesare d'Este Duca di Modena, et Regio. etc., Fabio di Gio. Antonio Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. Sigor. Mio Ossermo. Il Sigor. Girolamo Diedo Sen. Ven, Gio. Antonio Magini Mathematico. dello Studio di Bologna", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "Al il.mo S.or mio prone oss.mo il S.or Gio. Francesco Sagredo dell ill.mo S.or Nicolo / Gio. Antonio Magini Padouano math.co dello studio di Bologna.", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. mio Sr. et Prone. Colmo. il Sigr. Fulvio Gambaloita, Fabio di Gio. Ant. Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Deication: "All' Clmo. Sor. mio prone. ossmo. il Sor. Gio. Francesco Sagredo dell' Illmo. Sor. Nicoló. Gio Antonio Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Sermo. Sigr. Duca di Parma et di Piacenza &c., Fabio di Gio. Antº. Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. et Ceemo. Sig. il Sigr. D. Vincenzo Principe Gonzaga, Fabio di Gio. Antº. Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

"First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. Sr. mio prone. Collmo. il Sor. Co. Carlo Francco Serbelloni, Fabio di Gio. Antº. Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. et Eccmo. Sr. Duca de Feria Goverre. di Milno. et Generale della Maesta Catolica in Italia, Fabio di Gio. Antº. Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. mio Sigr. et Prone. Colmo. il Sr. Co. Fabio Visconti Borromeo, Fabio di Gio. Antonio Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

"First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.

Dedication: "All' Illmo. et Rvmo. mio Sig. et Pron. Colmo. Il. Sigr. Card. Bento. Giustiniano, Gio. Antonio Magini", "First edition of the first printed atlas of Italy. Italia. Bologna: Sebastiano Bonomi, 1620. Folio, engraved allegorical title by Olivero Gatto printed within typographical border, 61 engraved maps as called for in index (all but 3 double-page), in fine dark impression, engraved portrait of Magini, text on 15 leaves. Seventeenth-century red morocco, gilt, sides panelled in gilt and blind, gilt edges.The atlas was undertaken by Magini in 1594 and finally completed after his death in 1617 by his son Fabio in 1620. The early maps were engraved by the three Arnoldi brothers, but after the return of the two surviving brothers to Holland in 1603 Magini employed the Englishman Benjamin Wright to complete the engraving. Wright engraved 11 of the maps. The portrait is supplied: it is not called for in this edition, and appeared first in the second edition of 1632. As a cartographer, Magini's life's work was the preparation of Italia or the Atlante geografico d'Italia (Geographic Atlas of Italy). This was intended to include maps of every Italian region with exact nomenclature and historical notes. A major project, its production (begun in 1594) proved expensive and Magini assumed various additional posts in order to fund it, including becoming tutor in mathematics to the sons of Vincenzo I of Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, a major patron of the arts and sciences. He also served as court astrologer. The Duke of Mantua, to whom the atlas is dedicated, assisted him with this project and allowed for maps of the various states of Italy to be brought to Magini. The governments of Messina and Genoa also assisted Magini financially in this project. Magini did not do any of the mapping himself. Magini first started work on this important atlas in 1594, but publication was beset by a series of problems beyond his control. The initial engraving was entrusted to the Dutchman Arnoldo di Arnoldi, joined in 1600 by his brother Jacobo. However, the same year, Arnoldo was lured away by the promise of higher wages to work for Matteo Florimi in Siena. Jacobo remained in Magini's employ for two more years, but then went to join his brother, only to find Arnoldo had died in the interim. He resumed work for Magini, with his younger brother, but when Jacobo became ill, early in 1603, the two surviving brothers returned to the Netherlands. Magini's attractive atlas provides a comprehensive series of Italian maps for the first part of the 17th century, combining the traditional styles of the Italian map maker with features used in North European mapping, such as the 'Mercator' style wavy lines for the sea patterns." (Filip Devroe, 2020). This copy is from the Wardington Library sale, 2005.. The second edition was published in 1630/32, and the third edition was published in 1642. The maps were unchanged between editions, but the text pages were reset. In 1608, In 1608, Magini produced the first wall map of Italy to improve on that of Gastaldi: his meticulously researched and beautifully engraved 8-sheet Italia Nuova was hugely influential: upon its publication, Blaeu promptly copied it to produce his own wall map of Italy; the rest of the mapmaking establishment swiftly followed suit. Consequently, virtually every 17th century map of Italy can be identified as a derivative of Magini's monumental achievement.