The Ancient World, as in Ptolemy's Geographia (published in Ulm, 1482)-Map Print

Description: British Parliament 1925 Vintage Lithograph Vintage Historical Map Print Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE A vintage 1965 print (illustration) depicting: · Map of the World as it appeared in Claudius Ptolemy's Geographia published in Ulm, Germany, in 1482. The map depicted is based on Ptolemy's line-engraved map (as published in 1482). This print depicts the first state of the Ulm Ptolemy map of the World, the original of which is perhaps the most famous and highly sought after of all 15th Century World Maps.The depicted map was the first map of the World printed North of the Alps. It was also the earliest world map signed by its engraver, Johanne Schnitzer. While Ptolemaic in construction, the map includes information in Scandinavia, based upon Caudius Clavius's map of 1427. The map follows the manuscript map of Donnus Nicolaus Germanus, issued in the prior decades. The Ulm Ptolemy was first published in 1482 by Leinhart Holle. However, Holle went Bankrupt shortly after the original publication and the work was taken over by Johann Reger, who issued an addition in 1486. While the map does reflect some modern updates, the Portugese discoveries in Africa are omitted and the map retains a closed Indian Ocean, with a land bridge or unknown Southern Continent connecting Asia and Africa. Twelve windheads ring the map, each of which is named. --- Claudius Ptolemy (fl. AD 127-145) was an ancient geographer, astronomer, and mathematician. He is known today through translations and transcriptions of his work, but little is known about his life besides his residence in Alexandria, Egypt. Several of his works are still known today, although they have passed through several alterations and languages over the centuries. His geographic and cartographic work was immensely influential. In the Planisphaerium, Ptolemy discusses the stereographic projection. One of his best-known work is his Geographia, in eight books. The print for sale here depicts an ancient map from these volumes. In 1295, a Greek monk found a copy of Geographia in Constantinople; the emperor ordered a copy made and the Greek text began to circulate in eastern Europe. In 1393, a Byzantine diplomat brought a copy of the Geographia to Italy, where it was translated into Latin in 1406 and called the Cosmographia. The manuscript maps were first recorded in 1415. The vintage 1965 print offered here depicts the 1482 map. Any imperfections in this print are those that appear in the original map. Printed in 1965 by Fletcher & Son Ltd, Norwich, England Size: Approximately 8.5" X 11" Blank on Reverse Condition: Excellent - Very Good++ - Good - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest) This vintage map print isn't Perfect but close - Superficial handling wear & aging << Click Here to See Other Prints >> Important: P/H is combined on multiple items that can be mailed together. BUT, with the new Ebay shopping cart, you must wait for combined invoice. The Fine Print International buyers are responsible for all import fees and taxes. Shipping costs: My shipping costs are calculated on three factors - getting your item to you as quickly as possible, as cost effectively as possible, and as safely as possible. I pride myself in providing optimal protection. I use First Class or Priority Mail on most small items; Parcel Post on larger items; and Media Mail on books and magazines. You may request expedited shipment if you are willing to pay costs. P/H is combined on multiple prints mailed at the same time. Please make your purchases from my auctions or store. I will send a combined invoice reflecting your savings. The Nature of Prints & Engravings: It was not until the 20th century that prints were commonly produced for the print itself. Prior to this, virtually all prints (and engravings) were produced as illustrations to be included in a manuscript, book, newspaper, or pamphlet. Therefore, a vast majority of original prints have been over the years removed from these original sources. Prints are produced using many different techniques: relief printing (woodcut & wood engraving), intaglio printing (steel & copper plate engraving, drypoint, aquatint, etc), and planographic printing (lithography, serigraphy, inkjet, laser, etc.). While the commercial value of a print depends on such factors as age, rarity, and condition, the real value of a print is its tie to its history and/or its esthetic beauty. History-On-Paper Item #424-M269

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