Altera Generalis Tab. Secundum Ptol. World according to Ptolemy M?NSTER 1572 map

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Title: Altera Generalis Tab. Secundum Ptol. World according to Ptolemy MÜNSTER 1572 map

Description: Altera Generalis Tab.Secundum Ptol [The World according to Ptolemy [Claudius Ptolemaeus]]. Ptolemaic map of the old world, surrounded by clouds and eleven windheads with their names in banners. The continents are oddly shaped and southern Africa is shown connected to east Asia by a great southern continent ("Terra incognita"). There is a very large Taprobana (Sri Lanka) in the Indian Ocean and the Indian subcontinent is severely truncated. The Nile is shown originating in a series of lakes in a mountain range. by Münster, Sebastian. Published 1572. Antique 16th century woodcut map. Size 29 x 38 cm | 11.0 x 15.0 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. This is a folding map. There is Latin text and/or images printed on the reverse side. Tags: Münster, World, World + Cosmographia, World + Munster S, World + Munster S + Cosmographia, World + Münster Sebastian

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Altera Generalis Tab. Secundum Ptol. World according to Ptolemy M?NSTER 1572 map

Name: Altera Generalis Tab. Secundum Ptol. World according to Ptolemy M?NSTER 1572 map
SKU: 232795838
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock