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submitted by Damian N. Andronicus on 26.01.2005

Porcacchi's map of Kythera.

Porcacchi's map of Kythera.
Copyright (1576) Isole Del Mondo

Map of the island of Cerigo, the southernmost Ionian Island, Cythera (Greek:Kythera). Copper plate engraved map on a page from atlas of Tomaso Porcacchi, "Isole del Mondo" published in Padua c1585. (Andronicus - 1576). Relevant text in Italian below the image. 10x13.7cm (4x5 3/8"). Atlas page measures 33x21cm (11 7/8x 8 1/4").

Accompanies article by Damian N andronicus on Kytherian stamps.

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