1778 Zatta Map – Parte Orientale Della Florida, Della Giorgia, E Carolina Meridionale (Venice)

Acquire a rare Revolutionary War era antique map from Antonio Zatta, part of the Atlante Novissimo and drawn from John Mitchell’s North American surveys. This regional map covers Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, highlighting forts, early South Carolina counties, and Native American territories. It is an essential piece for collectors of 18th-century cartography and American history.

Official Title: Parte Orientale Della Florida, Della Giorgia, E Carolina Meridionale

1778 – Zatta Map of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina

• Cartographer/Publisher: Antonio Zatta
• Edition: Hand-colored antique map from 1778
• Publication Date: 1778
• Publication Place: Venice, Italy
• Dimensions (image): 16.5" x 13"
• Overall Size: 19.75" x 15.25"
• Condition: Very good (VG) as pictured
• Shipping: Most maps ship in a protective tube
• Authenticity: Guaranteed authentic old map (not a modern reproduction)

Historical Significance & Context

• Part of Antonio Zatta’s Atlante Novissimo, linked to John Mitchell’s North American maps
• Documented influence on 18th-century border definitions and early treaties
• Contours early French and Indian War-era geography and colonial claims
• Among the collectible maps that define North American cartography of the era

Display & Gifting Appeal

Perfect for map collectors, history buffs, libraries, classrooms, and decor enthusiasts. This map is an elegant centerpiece for home offices, study rooms, or gallery displays, and it makes a distinguished gift for scholars and collectors.

Care & Framing Notes

Antique maps benefit from archival framing with UV-protective glass and acid-free mounting to preserve color and paper quality. Proper handling protects the map’s delicate sheet edges and hand-coloring.

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