TABULA EUROPAE 1

By Girolamo Ruscelli after Claudius Ptolomy.

 Published by Giordano Ziletti, Venice 1564 in Ruscelli's "Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo".

A fine copper engraved original antique Ptolemaic map of The British Isles.

Scotland is orientated to the east and the ancient tribal areas are marked. 

Ruscelli's Geografia was first published in 1561 with a number of further editions. This example is from a 1564 edition published by Giordano Ziletti. Latin text verso.

 An excellent example in fine condition other than some light browning and chipping to the extremities as seen. Free of repairs or restoration. Central fold as issued.

Approx. 10" x 7.5" (260mm x 190mm) map area only, with good margins beyond.

 Printed on hand laid paper which remains stable and robust. 

 Please see also close up images.

A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 450 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS

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