1598 – G. A. Magini – Gran Germania

Title:                 “Tavola della Gallia, Terza dell’Europa Tavola della Gran Germania, Quarta dell’Europa​”​
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Description:
The Ptolemaic maps of Germany (the fourth), from Magini’s Geografia and of France (“the third of Europe”) on the verso, published by Galignani Fratelli and engraved by Girolamo Porro. The text block under each map outlines the country’s location and boundaries and includes a list of famous cities.

Cartographer:       Giovanni Antonio Magini (1555 – 1617)
Leaf size:               29,2 x 20,5 cm
Year:                      1598
Technique:            copper engraving

Condition:
Very good condition. On the top of the page small water stain.

This is a genuine antique map published in 1598 and not a modern copy or reprint!