Nouvelle carte de l'Italie ou sont exactement Marqués les Postes et les Chemins ;par Jaques Cantelli da Vignola Géographe du Serenissime Duc de Modène

This very rare and beautiful early hand coloured map "Nouvelle carte de l'Italie ou sont exactement Marqués les Postes et les Chemins ;par Jaques Cantelli da Vignola Géographe du Serenissime Duc de Modène" by Pieter van der Aa from the atlas 'Le Nouveau Theatre' is a large, decorative and detailed map of Italy. Giacomo Cantelli (1643-1695) held the position of the official geographer for the Duke of Modena from 1685 until his passing. While his work is noted for its lack of originality, as he often drew from other sources, particularly the works of Sanson and Baudrand, which he had encountered during his time in Paris. The majority of Cantelli's maps found their way into the second volume of the Geographical Mercury, a publication issued in Rome by De Rossi in 1692.

'Le Nouveau Theatre du Monde' by Pieter Van der Aa is an atlas published in Leiden in 1713. The maps are copperplate engravings.

Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733) was a Dutch cartographer as well as publisher who is best known for his atlases and travel books. He was born in Leiden, Netherlands, and was the son of a printer. After completing his education, he joined his father's business and started producing maps and prints.

In 1682, Pieter van der Aa published his first major work, "Naauwkeurige Versameling der Gedenk-Waardigste Zee en Land-Reysen" (Precise Collection of the Most Memorable Voyages and Travels), a collection of travel accounts and engravings. He went on to publish numerous other travel books and atlases, including "Le Nouveau Theatre du Monde" (The New Theatre of the World).

Pieter van der Aa was known for his skilful engraving and printing, as well as his meticulous attention to detail. His maps were often based on the latest geographic knowledge and exploration, and he made efforts to update and improve his works over time. He was also a member of the booksellers' guild in Leiden and played an active role in the Dutch publishing industry.