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"[Pair] Tabula Europae I [and] Anglia et Hibernia Nova", Ruscelli, Girolamo

Subject: Britain

Period: 1564 (circa)

Publication: La Geografia di Claudia Tolomeo

Color: Black & White

Size:

10 x 7 inches
25.4 x 17.8 cm

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Fine matched set of maps showing the Ptolemaic concept of Britain and the "modern" depiction. Engraved in the Italian style with a stipple engraved sea and graphic depictions of mountains and rivers. Fine pair presenting a striking contrast in geography.

References: Shirley (BI) 67 & 68, plts. 35 & 36.

Condition: A

Fine crisp impressions with some insignificant spots mostly in margins, still very good.

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,300

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Closed on 6/11/2003

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"[Pair] Tabula Europae I [and] Anglia et Hibernia Nova", Ruscelli, Girolamo

Subject: Britain

Period: 1564 (circa)

Publication: La Geografia di Claudia Tolomeo

Color: Black & White

Size:

10 x 7 inches
25.4 x 17.8 cm

Fine matched set of maps showing the Ptolemaic concept of Britain and the "modern" depiction. Engraved in the Italian style with a stipple engraved sea and graphic depictions of mountains and rivers. Fine pair presenting a striking contrast in geography.

References: Shirley (BI) 67 & 68, plts. 35 & 36.

Condition: A

Fine crisp impressions with some insignificant spots mostly in margins, still very good.

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,300

Unsold

Closed on 6/11/2003

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"[Pair] Tabula Europae I [and] Anglia et Hibernia Nova", Ruscelli, Girolamo

Subject: Britain

Period: 1564 (circa)

Publication: La Geografia di Claudia Tolomeo

Color: Black & White

Size:

10 x 7 inches25.4 x 17.8 cm

Fine matched set of maps showing the Ptolemaic concept of Britain and the "modern" depiction. Engraved in the Italian style with a stipple engraved sea and graphic depictions of mountains and rivers. Fine pair presenting a striking contrast in geography.

References: Shirley (BI) 67 & 68, plts. 35 & 36.

Condition: A

Fine crisp impressions with some insignificant spots mostly in margins, still very good.

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,300

Unsold

Closed on 6/11/2003

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10 x 7 inches
25.4 x 17.8 cm