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 folded, uncoloured IGM topographical field maps of Vedeseta, Oggiono, Palazzago and Barzio, printed and mounted on linen at 1:25,000, dating from 1920 and measuring 39 × 41 cm each when open.
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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 at 1:25,000 scale from the Military Geographic Institute (IGM).
The maps were produced by the IGM (Istituto Geografico Militare) of Florence, the official body of the Italian State founded after the unification of Italy for precise land surveying and mapping. The IGM is internationally recognized for technical expertise, contour accuracy, and the aesthetic value of its topographic depictions, decades rewarded as a European standard of cartographic excellence.
The lot comprises four field-mounted maps, designed to be folded and consulted in operational use without damage:
- Barzio: Including the Valsassina, the Bobbio plains, and the surrounding peaks (with highlighted routes).
- Oggiono: Detailed color map including Lake Annone, Lake Garlate, Lake Olginate, and the Lecco area and the Adda River.
- Palazzago: Pre-Alpine territory between the Valle Imagna, Monte Marenzo, and the Bergamasque hills.
- Vedeseta: High-altitude mountainous area straddling Val Taleggio and Lecco.
Objects of strong visual impact and understated elegance, perfect both for collection in a case and for day-to-day display to enhance studies, offices, or design-oriented environments.
Finding such a well-preserved, contiguous group of IGM era maps mounted on canvas is a true rarity on the market. In addition to their undeniable historical and documentary value, these maps constitute a splendid decorative element for professional studies, homes, or mountain settings.
An unmissable opportunity for enthusiasts of local history, vintage hiking, cartography, and exemplary military memorabilia.
Closed map dimensions: 13x20.5 cm
Open map dimensions: 39x41 cm
Good condition, showing signs of use and aging consistent with their age; please view 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 at 1:25,000 scale from the Military Geographic Institute (IGM).
The maps were produced by the IGM (Istituto Geografico Militare) of Florence, the official body of the Italian State founded after the unification of Italy for precise land surveying and mapping. The IGM is internationally recognized for technical expertise, contour accuracy, and the aesthetic value of its topographic depictions, decades rewarded as a European standard of cartographic excellence.
The lot comprises four field-mounted maps, designed to be folded and consulted in operational use without damage:
- Barzio: Including the Valsassina, the Bobbio plains, and the surrounding peaks (with highlighted routes).
- Oggiono: Detailed color map including Lake Annone, Lake Garlate, Lake Olginate, and the Lecco area and the Adda River.
- Palazzago: Pre-Alpine territory between the Valle Imagna, Monte Marenzo, and the Bergamasque hills.
- Vedeseta: High-altitude mountainous area straddling Val Taleggio and Lecco.
Objects of strong visual impact and understated elegance, perfect both for collection in a case and for day-to-day display to enhance studies, offices, or design-oriented environments.
Finding such a well-preserved, contiguous group of IGM era maps mounted on canvas is a true rarity on the market. In addition to their undeniable historical and documentary value, these maps constitute a splendid decorative element for professional studies, homes, or mountain settings.
An unmissable opportunity for enthusiasts of local history, vintage hiking, cartography, and exemplary military memorabilia.
Closed map dimensions: 13x20.5 cm
Open map dimensions: 39x41 cm
Good condition, showing signs of use and aging consistent with their age; please view 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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