Merian's Plan of Loreto Date of Publication_1823 It was the first systematic

It was the first systematic city atlas (containing the first accurate surveys of many towns) and was inspired in part by the scope of Abraham Ortelius’ Theatrum Orbis Terarrum which gathered together the best available geographical sources

John Tallis the younger (1817-76) is best remembered for his hugely popular "Illustrated Atlas" published serially from the mid 1840s onwards and in its complete form in 1851

‘with the author’s compliments’

Plot surveyed and drew his own maps according to ODNB

Merian's Plan of Loreto Date of Publication_1823 It was the first systematicThis plan of Loreto (site of the Basilica della Santa Casa) was published by Merian and his heirs in various works, including the Itinerarium Italiae of 1640 and editions of the Theatrum Europaeum. Condition & Materials Copper engraving, 22 x 34. 5 cm, black and white, blank verso.