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The lot of 47 views consists of views and 2 topographic plans focused mainly on the city of Palermo, with some splendid views of Siracusa, of the island's archaeological complexes, and of the Aeolian Islands. Within the lot there are several duplicates (identical sheets)

dimensions vary depending on the engraving

• sheets are intact and retain their original editorial margins.
• Signs of aging: slight and widespread foxing spots are noted (staining of the paper due to natural oxidation over time) that do not compromise the beauty of the central drawing.
• Minor defects: presence of small nicks or creases from use on the outer margins of the sheets

Il lotto di 47 vedute è composto da vedute e 2 piante topografiche focalizzate principalmente sulla città di Palermo, con alcune splendide vedute di Siracusa, dei complessi archeologici dell'isola e delle Isole Eolie. All'interno del lotto sono presenti diversi doppioni (fogli identici)

misure variano a seconda dell incisione 

• fogli sono integri e presentano i margini editoriali originari.
• Segni del tempo: Si segnalano leggere e diffuse macchioline di foxing (fioriture della carta dovute all'ossidazione naturale del tempo) che non compromettono la bellezza del disegno centrale.
• Difetti minori: Presenza di piccoli taglietti o pieghe d'uso sui margini esterni dei fogli

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Italy - Sicily// Palermo - Syracuse; Vallardi // Audot edit, E. Rouargue// W.L. Leitch - Sicilia (Palermo, Monreale, Siracusa, Selinunte, Stromboli, Vulcano) - 1821-1850

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Sicily (Palermo, Monreale, Siracusa, Selinunte, Stromboli, Vulcano) map in aquaforte, published by Vallardi with Audot edit, E. Rouargue and W.L. Leitch, Italy, 47 sheets, non-coloured, 170 x 270 mm, in good condition with foxing and minor edge creases.

Italy - Sicily// Palermo - Syracuse; Vallardi // Audot edit, E. Rouargue// W.L. Leitch - Sicilia (Palermo, Monreale, Siracusa, Selinunte, Stromboli, Vulcano) - 1821-1850

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Sicily (Palermo, Monreale, Siracusa, Selinunte, Stromboli, Vulcano) map in aquaforte, published by Vallardi with Audot edit, E. Rouargue and W.L. Leitch, Italy, 47 sheets, non-coloured, 170 x 270 mm, in good condition with foxing and minor edge creases.

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