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MED2108

Cartographer: Brémond & Michelot
Title: : Nouvelle Carte de L'Isle de Corce et Partie de celle de Sardaigne
Date: 1719 Size: 27 x 19 inches
Published: Marseilles
Description: Rare sea chart of Corsica oriented with east at the top of the page, an elaborate title cartouche at its center, rhumb lines, and six elegant compass roses.
Map Ref: MED2108

MED1351

Cartographer: Homann Heirs
Title: : Insulae Corsicae
Date: 1735 Size: 19 x 22 inches
Published: Nuremberg
Description: Beautiful map of Corsica with an elaborately decorated title cartouche. The geography is credited to an as-yet-unidentified Capt. J. Vogt, likely a Genovese sailor. Original hand-colour.
Map Ref: MED1351

MED2364

Cartographer: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Title: : Golphe de Campo-Moro et Valinco
Date: 1764 Size: 7 x 9 inches
Published: Paris
Description: Reduced chart of the Golfe de Valinco in southern Corsica, now a popular destination for tourism. North is to the left of the map. Original colour.
Map Ref: MED2364

MED2365

Cartographer: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Title: : Plan du Port et Ville de Boniface
Date: 1764 Size: 7 x 9 inches
Published: Paris
Description: Reduced chart of the Roads, harbour, city and fortress of Boniface on the south coast of Corsica. Oriented to show north towards the upper right of the map. Original colour.
Map Ref: MED2365

MED2366

Cartographer: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Title: : Plan de Porto Vecchio
Date: 1764 Size: 7 x 9 inches
Published: Paris
Description: Reduced chart of Porto Vecchio on the southern part of Corsica. Original colour.
Map Ref: MED2366

MED1315

Cartographer: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Title: : Plan de la Baye de Calvi
Date: 1764 Size: 8 x 10 inches
Published: Paris
Description: Calvi. Plan of the bay. Cartouche. Coloured.
Map Ref: MED1315

MED1321

Cartographer: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Title: : Plan de la Ville de Corte
Date: 1764 Size: 8 x 10 inches
Published: Paris
Description: City plan of Corte, once the capital of Corsica during its brief period of independence (1794-6) under Pasquale Paoli. Coloured.
Map Ref: MED1321

MED2344

Cartographer: Robert de Vaugondy
Title: : Carte Nouvelle de L'Isle de Corse
Date: 1768 Size: 18 x 24 inches
Published: Paris
Description: Stunningly engraved 18th century map of Corsica, showing administrative divisions and illustrating the island's magnificent mountainous topography. Coloured.
Map Ref: MED2344

MED2348

Cartographer: E. Fonné
Title: : Carte Génerale de la Corse
Date: 1910 Size: 10 x 17 inches
Published: Paris
Description: Early 20th century French tourist map of Corsica showing the island's roads, railways, towns, and cities. Sailing routes to the island's main ports are also marked. Printed colour.
Map Ref: MED2348

MED2354

Cartographer: E. Fonné
Title: : Ajaccio
Date: 1914 Size: 8 x 6 inches
Published: Paris
Description: Early 20th century plan of Ajaccio, the capital of the Mediterranean island of Corsica. Printed colour.
Map Ref: MED2354

MED2355

Cartographer: Robert & Cie
Title: : Corse
Date: c. 1920 Size: 20 x 28 inches
Published: Paris
Description: Large vintage road map of Corsica with statistical information under the title. Most likely a promotional map to encourage leisure travel to the island. Original colour.
Map Ref: MED2355

MED2283

Cartographer: Cartes Tarides
Title: : Routiere Corse
Date: c. 1922 Size: 28 x 37 inches
Published: Paris
Description: Separately issued vintage folding map of Corsica. This example was sold by Edward Stanford. It bears their label on the front cover and also a Stanford blind stamp on the lower right corner. Printed colour. Folded.
Map Ref: MED2283

MED2327

Cartographer: Giovanni De Agostini
Title: : Corsica
Date: c. 1945 Size: 7 x 9 inches
Published: Milan
Description: Charming vintage pictorial map of Corsica highlighting its attractions and cuisine. Designed by notable Russian exiled artist Vsevolod Petrovic Nicouline. Printed colour with metallic highlights.
Map Ref: MED2327

MED2339

Cartographer: Hachette
Title: : Corse
Date: 1950 Size: 10 x 15 inches
Published: Paris
Description: A vintage French tourist map of Corsica showing the island's roads, railways, towns, and cities. Sailing routes to the island's main ports are also marked. Printed colour.
Map Ref: MED2339

MED2353

Cartographer: Georges Allard
Title: : Vacances en Corse
Date: c. 1960 Size: 15 x 22 inches
Published: Paris
Description: Delightful vintage pictorial poster advertising Corsica as a holiday destination. Printed colour. Laid down on archival linen.
Map Ref: MED2353

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