1621 – G. A. Magini – Globe with 12 Windheads

Title:                      “Comment. et Annot.”

Description:

Set of 12 windheads rings a projection of the earth, demonstrating a contemporary terrestrial model. The engraving comes from Claudius Ptolemaeus (Ptolemy) and Giovanni Antonio Magini’s “Geografia cioè Descrittione Universale della Terra Partita in due volumni, Nel Primo de’ quali si contengono gli Otto Libri della Geographia di Cl. Tolome.”, published in Padova by Paolo, & Francesco Galignani in 1621.

Cartographer:     Giovanni Antonio Magini (1555 – 1617)
Sheet size:              29,0 x 20,0 cm
Year:                        1621
Technique:            copper engraving
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Condition:
Very good condition. Watermarked paper. Attractive hand coloring.

This is an original antique map published in 1621 and NOT a modern copy or reprint

On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity