Aegyptus
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Engraved for Magini's edition of Ptolemy's 'Geographia'; there exist two distinct editions, one published in Venice and one in Cologne, with the plates virtually indistinguishable. A detailed and attractive miniature map of the Nile delta and its upper reaches.
region: Maps of Northern Africa
mapmaker:
G. A. Magini
place and date of publication:
Venice ? 1597-
medium and colour:
copperplate, Coloured
ref:
22954
size in mm: 132.5 by 170mm (5.25 by 6.75 inches). Price: £ 100£ 60 |
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