Turkey Cyprus Natoilia 1621 Magini Ptolemaic Geographia early Porro engraved map Pacific Ocean Islands A late re-issue of the

A late re-issue of the SDUK maps from 40 years prior

no evidence or signs of removal

by Montesquieu

A bibliographic listing of approx

7 3/4" H x 5" W

Turkey Cyprus Natoilia 1621 Magini Ptolemaic Geographia early Porro engraved map Pacific Ocean Islands A late re-issue of theTurkey, Cyprus, 1621. Descrittione dellAsia Minore, Addimandata volgarmente la Natolia. Issued 1621, Padua Italy by Magini. Map copper engraved by Porro. The image has a near folk art feel, a style unique to this historical era. Utterly unlike anything produced today and of modern aesthetic appeal for this reason. Mostly clean and well preserved example, the image displays a fine patina. Sheet measures c. 11 1 4H x 7 3 4W. Map Printed area measures c.