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Description
Scarce regional map centered on the Black Sea, published in Venice by Francois Santini.
One of the most detailed maps of the region published in the mid-18th Century.
Paolo Santini Biography
Paolo Santini (1729-1793) was an Venetian engraver known especially for his religious prints and fine cartographic engravings. He published in Venice and may have a been a member of the clergy. In his maps, he largely adopted and adapted the work of his French counterparts, especially the brothers de Vaugondy.