1574 Ruscelli Map of Greece -- Graetia Nuova Tauola
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This is an excellent Ptolemaic map of Greece on a trapezoidal projection. It is one of the earliest maps to show Greece in a modern cartographic approach. Particularly nice detail is shown of the Grecian Archipelago in the strippled Aegean Sea. Athens (Atene), Troy (Troia) and Istanbul (Costantinopoli) and other cities are identified. Much additional detail is included as to topography, rivers, lakes, etc. Italian text on verso. From Ruscelli's third edition of his translation of La Geografia... published by Ziletti.
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Very good. On laid paper. Crisp impression. Slight toning. Issued centerfold. Uncolored.
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1574 Ruscelli Map of Greece -- Graetia Nuova Tauola
Estimate $150 - $200
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