Ruscelli’s Map of Ptolemaic Germany Date of Publication_c.1841 Cartographically Speed follows Mercator

Cartographically Speed follows Mercator

the sheets are also identified by a vellum tab with the title ‘Carte de la France’ and a number from 1 to 6

trivial wear at a couple of folds and intersections

and beneath is Albert's personal motto

but he printed under his own name between 1536 and 1545

Ruscelli’s Map of Ptolemaic Germany Date of Publication_c.1841 Cartographically Speed follows MercatorThis map of Ptolemaic Germany and Denmark is from the fourth edition of Ruscellis Italian translation of the Geographia. It is illustrated with depictions of elk, an auroch and a pair of bison which resemble reindeer. Condition & Materials Copper engraving, 19 x 26 cm, black and white as issued, Italian text on verso.