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Idifficulty that one could either trace the outlines or de~ cipher the text of the map, notwithstanding its size (246 by 160 cm.) Without doubt, its complete destruction would have followed within a comparatively short time. It was only natural that those who visited the castle should wish to see this document of such great importance, but each unrolling meant its further damage. While on a visit to Wolfegg, the distinguished librarian of the Vati can, Dr. Franz Ehrle, S. J after a careful examination of the map, expressed a willingness to undertake its re moval from the coarse linen backing, to clean and restore it, so far as possible, and to mount it on thin paper. To this suggestion the Prince willingly gave his assent. The map was carefully packed and sent to Rome, where, in the atelier of Dr. Ehrle, and under his careful supervision, it was removed, piece by piece, from the old mount, and the original eighteen parts were remounted on white paper. These restored sheets were then attached by gelatin strips to cardboard, and the whole neatly and substantially bound. Encased in a handsome strong box, it has now its place in the collection of engravings in the library of the Prince, one of the richest and most extensive collections of engrav ings to be found in private possession in all Europe. For the excellent work done by the distinguished librarian of the Vatican, and the service he has rendered the science of historical geography, it is fitting that profound thanks should here be expressed.
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- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1334011427
- ISBN 13 9781334011429
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages27
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