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Antique Map of France, based on the work of Ptolemy

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Antique map titled 'Gallia Nova Tabula'. Ruscelli's map of France. This map originates from 'Espositione & introduttioni universali di Gir. Ruscelli sopra tutta la Geografia di Tolomeo (..)' published by Girolamo Ruscelli, 1561. Girolamo Ruscelli (1500-1566) was a cartographer, humanist, and scholar from Tuscany. Ruscelli was a prominent writer and editor in his time, writing about a wide variety of topics including the works of Giovanni Boccaccio and Francesco Petrarch, Italian language, Italian poetry, medicine, alchemy, and militia. One of his most notable works was a translation of Ptolemy’s Geographia which was published posthumously.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 11.34 in (28.8 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1561
  • Condition:
    General age-related toning. Original folding line. Minor wear and soiling. Italian text on verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13534-31stDibs: LU3054335415002
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