[Italy]. NOLIN (Jean-Baptiste). The Isle and Kingdom of Sici - Lot 139

[Italy]. NOLIN (Jean-Baptiste). The Isle and Kingdom of Sicily forming part of the Monarchy of Spain in Italy. A Paris, chez l'auteur, [XVIIIe siècle]. 1 copper-engraved map (approx. 48 x 56 cm.) (short margins reinforced on spine, faded). Detailed map of Sicily and its administrative divisions in the 18th century under Spanish rule. The island is divided into three main valleys: Valle di Mazara to the west, Valle di Noto to the southeast and Valle di Demona to the northeast. The map also features the main cities of Palermo, Messina, Catania and Syracuse, the neighboring islands, the surrounding seas, and numerous subdivisions into duchies, marquisates, counties and baronies. Accompanied by an explanatory text detailing the territorial subdivisions, and an explanation of the marks. Title in decorative cartouche.