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"Claudii Ptolemaei Tabula Germaniae Magnae Citra Isthmuum Cimbricum & Mare Suevicum, ab Aequatoris Distantia Vitiosa Revocata ad Veram...", Alting, Mensone

Subject: Germany

Period: 1697 (published)

Publication: Mensonis Alting Notitia Germaniae Inferioris Antiquae...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.6 x 12.6 inches
42.2 x 32 cm
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This simple map shows Germany as it was described by Ptolemy. The major rivers, mountains, forests and cities are shown. The title cartouche features scenes of both the native people and Roman soldiers. Mensone Alting was the burgomeister of Groningen and the author of Descriptio Frisiae, the first history of the Netherlands.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.ALT-1a #6.

Condition: B+

A dark impression, issued folding with faint foxing, light printer's ink residue, and a tiny clean cut in the image at left.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $60

Closed on 2/9/2022

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