1639 Mercator Hondius Antique Map of Gulf of Venice, Istra, Italy, Slovenia London The arrival of explosive shells

The arrival of explosive shells in the 19th century led to yet another stage in the evolution of fortification

Title : L Isle De La Martinique

showing it to be continental in size

This original copper-plate engraved antique print

1639 Mercator Hondius Antique Map of Gulf of Venice, Istra, Italy, Slovenia London The arrival of explosive shellsTitle : Karstia, Carniola, Histria et Windorum Marchia Ref #: 43152 Size: 21 1 2in x 18 1 2in (550mm x 470mm) Date : 1639 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Description: This beautifully hand coloured original antique map of northern Adriatic Sea and the Gulf of Venice centered on Istria, showing present day north eastern Italy, a large part of Slovenia and northern Croatia extending from Venice to the Island of Arbe and from Doblach to Pettau on the