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This Latin text Arabian Peninsula map was published in Europe in the 16th century. This map is from the 1525 edition, which was published in Argentoragi [i.e. Strasbourg]. This is important early map of the Middle East from the works of Claudius Ptolemy, and nice example map of the Arabian Peninsula, Persian Gulf and adjoining regions. This map was made by Copper plate engraving and letters are given around the edge for reference to the gazetteer., Map of the Arabian Peninsula., Relief shown pictorially., Includes names of places and natural features., In margins: climatic and latitudinal notes., Descriptive text within ornamental borders on verso., Appears in the author's Geographia, translated by Willibald Pirckheimer, with annotations by Joannes Regiomontanus. Argentoragi [i.e. Strasbourg] : Iohannes Grieningerus, communibus Iohannis Koberger impensis excudebat, anno a Christi Natiuitate 1525 tertio Kal[endas] Apriles., Published in Strasbourg., Main Heritage Compact General, HC.MAP.00164, Print Map, Item-ID: i11401618, BIB-ID: 1842115 |
