Italy - Italy; Istituto Italiano Arti Grafiche - Bergamo - Italia - 1901-1920

Map of Italy prior to the First World War
A map of Italy dating back to the era of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Printed by the *Istituto Italiano d’Arti Grafiche* in Bergamo; the map is mounted on canvas.
Although there is no date on the map, it is evident that Tyrol and the territory that would later become Yugoslavia are still part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The map is particularly interesting as it shows not only roads but also the railway and maritime routes of the period.
It is a large-format map, measuring 117 x 99 cm. Its condition is as shown in the photographs: there are scattered tears, and some areas along the edges have been nibbled by silverfish; the canvas backing, however, remains in excellent condition.
It could be perfectly restored by a paper conservator.