The first edition of Ptolemy printed in Germany, and the first with woodcut maps. Original binding. 1482 (Atlas)
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Framed Print of The first edition of Ptolemy printed in Germany, and the first with woodcut maps. Original binding. 1482 (Atlas)
7342492 The first edition of Ptolemy printed in Germany, and the first with woodcut maps. Original binding. 1482 (Atlas) by Schnitzer, Johannes (fl.1482); 44x62x10 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Johannes Schnitzer; Leonardus Hol
The first edition of Ptolemy printed in Germany, and the first with woodcut maps. It was based on a manuscript, with maps designed and executed by the German Benedictine monk, Dominus (or Domnus). Nicolaus Germanus. The text is the translation by Jacopo d'Angelo. The original twenty-seven maps are supplemented by five additions, including the first printed representation of Greenland. The world map is the first to show contemporary discoveries and to bear the name of its engraver - Johannes Schnitzer of Armsheim.
Latin text. Published at Ulm by Leonardus Hol. Coloured. Manuscript contents page. Original binding.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. © © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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Astrologer Astronomer Astronomers Claudius Ptolemaeus Claudius Ptolemy Ptolemy
Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.4cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
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