Claudio Ptolomeo - Mundus Novus et Veterus - 2001

Mundus Novus et Veterus

- Author: Claudius Ptolemy (original work), accompanied by studies and texts by contemporary authors

- Year or decade of creation: 2001

- Signature: It does not bear a handwritten signature. Collector's edition

- Publisher: Ebrisa / Planeta

- Topic: Geography, historical cartography, astronomy and cosmography

- Language: Spanish / Latin

- Technique: High-quality printed edition and facsimile, with luxury bindings, debossing and gold stamping

- Measurements: 50 × 34 × 12 cm, complete set with case

Description

Important high-bibliophile edition titled Mundus Novus et Veterus, published in 2001 and dedicated to the evolution of geography, cosmography, and cartographic representation of the world, taking as a fundamental reference the work of Claudius Ptolemy.

The set includes Ptolemaei Tabulae Cosmographicae, a facsimile reproduction inspired by the historic edition of Ptolemy's Cosmographia, presented with careful old-fashioned-looking binding and wind rose decoration. It is accompanied by La Tierra – Gran Atlas Geográfico, bound in red with ornamentation and gold titles, as well as study and translation material that contextualizes historically and scientifically the Ptolemaic cartography.

The edition combines content in Spanish with the facsimile reproduction that preserves the Latin of the historical work, offering both bibliographic and documentary interest.

The entire set is presented in an elegant rigid case covered in blue fabric, decorated with cartographic motifs and gold stamping. A grand, impressive edition, particularly suitable for collectors of antique cartography, facsimiles, atlases, the history of geography, and luxury books.

The set is in very good overall condition, with possible slight signs derived from storage and handling, visible in the photographs.

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