Ptolemy & Magini, pub. 1596 - 3 Maps of European Countries & Holy Land

Ptolemy & Magini, pub. 1596 - 3 Maps of European Countries & Holy Land
Included in this lot:

Map of Spain & Portugal
Map of Palestine, Holy Land
Map of France


Description of the work:

This early map engraving is from Claudius Ptolemaeus (Ptolemy) and Giovanni Antonio Magini's Geographiae universae tum veteris, tum novae absolutissimum opus, duobus voluminibus distinctum. The work was published in Venice by S. Galignani de Karera's Heirs in 1596. This is the first Magini edition. "The copperplate maps prepared for this edition, and engraved by Girolamo Porro, are on a smaller scale, and somewhat better executed than those in the editions of 1562." (Phillips)

This work is considered a later published ediiton of Ptolemy (Ptolemaeus)’s Geographia. The work was considered one of the most influential cartographic accounts of the ancient world and served as inspiration for all Renaissance mapmakers. He compiled what was known of the world's geography in the Roman Empire during his time (circa 90-168 AD). Ptolemy was a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet. The earliest known manuscripts of Geographia date to 1300 and was first printed in 1477.


Paper Size: ~ 8 1/4" by 6 1/4"

The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks, faint text bleed through, or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
~ 8 1/4" by 6 1/4"