[Tabula XII Asiae.] Vienne: Gaspar Trechsel, 1541. Coloured woodcut, printed area 280 x 460mm. A fine example of the Fries reduction of W?ldseem?ller's Ptolemiac map of Taprobana, the mythical island in the Indian Ocean that has been associated with both C
[Tabula XII Asiae.] Vienne: Gaspar Trechsel, 1541. Coloured woodcut, printed area 280 x 460mm. A fine example of the Fries reduction of W?ldseem?ller’s Ptolemiac map of Taprobana, the mythical island in the Indian Ocean that has been associated with both Ceylon and Sumatra. Here it is depicted on the Equator, west of India. This map was originally intended not for a Ptolemy edition but for a new ‘Chronica mundi’ being written by W?ldseem?ller. His death c.1520 caused the project to be shelved, so the woodcuts were used to publish a smaller sized and so cheaper edition of the ‘Geography’, first published in 1522. On the reverse is a Latin text in a plain printed border.
Dimensions460 280 mmCartographerWALDSEEMULLER, Martin.Date1541Extra Info[Tabula XII Asiae.]PublicationVienne: Gaspar Trechsel, 1541. Coloured woodcut, printed area 280 x 460mm.ConditionA good example.
| Design Period | Before 1890 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1541 |
| Production Period | Before 1890 |
| Country of Manufacture | India |
| Style | Vintage |
| Detailed Condition |
Good This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing. |
| Product Code | ZHV-2150196 |
| Color | Blue |
| Weight Range | Standard Between 40kg and 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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