Lot 756 , Ptolemy Geographia Tabulae Europae I, Orbis Descriptio and Carter Marina Nuoba Tavola largest 8.25 x 12.25in.

Ptolemy Geographia
3 engravings
Tabulae Europae I, Orbis Descriptio and Carter Marina Nuoba Tavola from the 1574 edition by G. Ruscellai, published by Ziletti of Venice, first depiction of the world as two hemispheres
largest 8.25 x 12.25in.
Estimate £200-300

This lot comprises the three maps shown in the photographs
Tubulae Europae I - has been inscribed in ink many years ago which shows at 3 o'clock and further inscription near 6 o'clock, it is reverse glazed, shows a few dirt spots but overall is in good order
Map of British Isles - again reverse glazed, paper undulating, some dirt spotting and one or two old worm holes but essentially good order
Orbis Descriptio is actually two plates, again in good condition, not laid down, not reverse glazed, please see photographs on website for further details.


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Sold for £500