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Girolamo Ruscelli’s edition of Ptolemy’s ‘Geography’ included newly engraved copperplates by Giulio and Livio Sanuto. First published in 1561 this example is in its second state as published in the 1574 edition. It is a modern depiction of Egypt in north east Africa featuring the Nile River delta. Nordenskiold 220; Shirley ‘Atlases in the BL’ T.Ptol-10e.
RUSCELLI, Girolamo
Egitto Nuova Tavola
Venice, 1561-[74]
175 x 245 mm., in modern wash colour, good condition.
Stock number: 4867
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