Italy - Vedeseta, Oggiono, Palazzago and Barzio; IGM - 4x Cartine Militare Telata IGM 1:25.000 Pieghevole - Mappe Topografiche del Campo Italiano - 1920
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Four IGM topographic maps of Italy from 1920, in 1:25,000 scale, stampata e incollata su tela di lino and uncoloured, covering Barzio, Oggiono, Palazzago and Vedeseta, each sheet measuring 39 by 41 cm when opened and 13 by 20.5 cm when closed.
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An extraordinary opportunity for collectors of antique cartography, local historians, hikers, and military memorabilia enthusiasts: a homogeneous lot of 4 official topographic maps from the Military Geographic Institute (IGM) in a 1:25,000 scale.
The maps were produced by the IGM (Istituto Geografico Militare) of Florence, the official Italian State agency founded after Italian unification to survey and map the national territory with precision. The IGM is internationally recognized for its technical expertise, contour-accurate altimetry, and the aesthetic value of its topographic surveys, praised for decades as a standard of European cartographic excellence.
The lot includes four field-mounted maps, designed to be folded and consulted in operational use without damage:
- Barzio: Encompassing Valsassina, the Piani di Bobbio and the surrounding peaks (with highlighted routes).
- Oggiono: Detailed color map including Lake Annone, Lake Garlate, Lake Olginate and the Lecco area/Adda River.
- Palazzago: Pre-Alpine territory between the Imagna Valley, Monte Marenzo and the Bergamasque hills.
- Vedeseta: High-mountain area straddling Val Taleggio and Lecco area.
Visually striking objects with understated elegance, perfect both for collecting in their case and for display framed as-is to enhance studies, offices, or design environments.
Finding a group as well-preserved and contiguous as these IGM-era maps mounted on canvas represents a real rarity on the market. In addition to their undeniable historical and documentary value, these maps form a splendid interior element for professional offices, homes, or mountain settings.
An unmissable opportunity for enthusiasts of local history, vintage hiking, cartography, and exemplary military memorabilia.
Map closed dimensions: 13 x 20.5 cm
Map open dimensions: 39 x 41 cm
Good condition, showing signs of use and aging consistent with the era; see the photo gallery.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
Translated by Google TranslateAn extraordinary opportunity for collectors of antique cartography, local historians, hikers, and military memorabilia enthusiasts: a homogeneous lot of 4 official topographic maps from the Military Geographic Institute (IGM) in a 1:25,000 scale.
The maps were produced by the IGM (Istituto Geografico Militare) of Florence, the official Italian State agency founded after Italian unification to survey and map the national territory with precision. The IGM is internationally recognized for its technical expertise, contour-accurate altimetry, and the aesthetic value of its topographic surveys, praised for decades as a standard of European cartographic excellence.
The lot includes four field-mounted maps, designed to be folded and consulted in operational use without damage:
- Barzio: Encompassing Valsassina, the Piani di Bobbio and the surrounding peaks (with highlighted routes).
- Oggiono: Detailed color map including Lake Annone, Lake Garlate, Lake Olginate and the Lecco area/Adda River.
- Palazzago: Pre-Alpine territory between the Imagna Valley, Monte Marenzo and the Bergamasque hills.
- Vedeseta: High-mountain area straddling Val Taleggio and Lecco area.
Visually striking objects with understated elegance, perfect both for collecting in their case and for display framed as-is to enhance studies, offices, or design environments.
Finding a group as well-preserved and contiguous as these IGM-era maps mounted on canvas represents a real rarity on the market. In addition to their undeniable historical and documentary value, these maps form a splendid interior element for professional offices, homes, or mountain settings.
An unmissable opportunity for enthusiasts of local history, vintage hiking, cartography, and exemplary military memorabilia.
Map closed dimensions: 13 x 20.5 cm
Map open dimensions: 39 x 41 cm
Good condition, showing signs of use and aging consistent with the era; see the photo gallery.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
4
Country
Italy
Geographical specification
Vedeseta, Oggiono, Palazzago and Barzio
Map maker/publisher
IGM
Map/book title
4x Cartine Militare Telata IGM 1:25.000 Pieghevole - Mappe Topografiche del Campo Italiano
Period
1920
Condition
Good
Technique
Printed and glued onto linen canvas
Additional Information
Topographic Maps of the Italian Field
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
39 cm
Width
41 cm
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