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1574 Ruscelli Map of Middle East: Caspian to Persian
1574 Ruscelli Map of Middle East: Caspian to Persian
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  • Title: 1574 Ruscelli Map of Middle East: Caspian to Persian Gulf -- Tabula Asiae V
  • Cartographer: G Ruscelli
  • Date/Place: 1594, Venice
  • Dimensions: 7.2 X 9.7 in.
  • Description: This is a wonderful Ptolemaic map of the region between the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea, presented on a trapezoidal projection. Notably, Babylon and Mesopotamia as well as several ancient religious sites are presented. The base of the Caspian Sea, also named the Hyrcanian Sea, is at the top of the map. Armenia is in the upper left, and the Arabian Desert is named in the lower left. The Euphrates and Tigris Rivers are identified. This was published by G. Ziletti and is from the third edition of Ruscelli's translation of Ptolemy's Geographia. Italian text on verso. This work is among the first to utilize copper plate engraving, in place of wood, and copper plates were used for maps for three plus centuries henceforth.

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  • Condition
    Very good. On laid paper. Slight toning, mostly at the edges. Issued centerfold. Uncolored.
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    1574 Ruscelli Map of Middle East: Caspian to Persian

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    Starting Price $55
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