Map of Asia. From Giovanni Maginis 1598 Edition of Ptolemys Geography.

[Ptolemy]. Magini, Giovanni. Engraved by Girolamo Porro.

Published by [Giovanni Magini,] [1596-1598]., [Venice:], 1596

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Single leaf from Giovanni Maginis Geographicae Ptolemaei 1597-1598. Revised edition of Ptolemys Geography. Copperplate engraved map of Asia. Latin text to map. Italian text to recto and verso of leaf. Large initial L below map. Engraved by Girolamo Porro. A fine impression. Scarce. Most suitable for framing. Map is 5 x 6.75 inches on leaf at 11.5 x 8 inches. Giovanni Antonio Magini (1555-1617) Italian astronomer, astrologer, cartographer and mathematician. Girolamo Porro (1520-1604) famous Italian engraver on wood and on copper. Maginis Geographia was first published in 1596 (Latin) and in 1597 & 1598 in Italian. The maps, detailed and extremely attractive, were engraved by the famous Porro. Authorities generally believe that they are the finest of the small size Ptolemies following those by Gastaldi done earlier.

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Title
Map of Asia. From Giovanni Maginis 1598 Edition of Ptolemys Geography.
Author
[Ptolemy]. Magini, Giovanni. Engraved by Girolamo Porro.
Publisher
[Giovanni Magini,] [1596-1598]., [Venice:]
Publication year
1596
Dimensions
Map 5 x 6.75 inches on 11.5 x 8 inch leaf.

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