17794

Antique Map India Ptolemaeus, Claudius

India

Title: Tabula Asiae IX (India)

Cartographer: Ptolemaeus, Claudius

Published: Galignani, P & F., Padua

Date: 1621

Size: [ca. 31 x 21 (text sheet) cm]

Technic: Copper-engraving / Uncolored

Description: Fine copper-engraved map, printed into the full text page, published in 'Geografia ... Universale de la Terra', which was translated by Cernoti and published 1621 in Padua. Interesting antique Ptolemy map of mainly northern India orientated north to the east. Mountain chains and rivers are named, as well some antique place names are engraved. An interesting collector's piece.

Notes: A very good impression, in excellent condition.

Condition: Excellent

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