Nautical Chart Atlas | Messina | Palermo | Map from 1801 | Giclée Print

The map of Messina shows the harbor protection plan with detailed depth information. Prominent landmarks include the Castello di Scaletta and the Royal Palace.
Map of Palermo: Depicts the Gulf of Palermo with important coastal features and depth information. Highlights Capo de Gallo and Monte Pellegrino, which are essential for navigation.

The entire work consists of twelve hand-colored nautical charts from the atlas "Die kleine Seefackel" / "The Little Sea Torch" by René Bougard and John Thomas Serres, published in 1801. These charts are part of a nautical chart atlas, which was an indispensable tool for sailors in the age of sailing ships. The atlas serves as a coastal guide with illustrations and maps for navigation along the Atlantic coast of Europe and in the Mediterranean Sea.
The historical maps show the signs of time and their use, with these traces appearing to different degrees and in different ways depending on the map and its use. The print is a reproduction.

Historical maps show traces of time and use, the intensity and nature of which vary depending on the map and its purpose. The offered print is a reproduction.

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