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The Mapping of North America

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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 the North African coastline including the modern day Egypt. Nordenskiold 220; Shirley ‘Atlases in the BL’ T.Ptol-10e.
RUSCELLI, Girolamo

Marmarica Nuova Tavola

Venice, 1561-[74]
185 x 245 mm., in fine condition.
Stock number: 4475
£ 125
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