Scandinavia - Phantom Islands; C. Ptolemy / G. Ruscelli and Giacomo Gastaldi - Septentrionalium partium nova tabula - 1561-1580

Scandinavia - Phantom Islands; C. Ptolemy / G. Ruscelli and Giacomo Gastaldi - Septentrionalium partium nova tabula - 1561-1580 #1.0
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This early copper engraving of Scandinavia by C. Ptolemy with Ruscelli and Gastaldi features the famous Phantom Islands in a contemporary hand colour for collectors and bidders.

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C. Ptolemy / G. Ruscelli and Giacomo Gastaldi, Septentrionalium partium nova tabula.

Venice, Vincent Valgrisi, 1562.

In original color. Rare!

Dimensions: 18 x 24.5 cm (engraving), 23 x 30.4 cm (paper).

In very good condition.

Beautiful copy of Ruscelli's map of Scandinavia with the famous "Phantom Islands" Friesland, Icaria and Deogeo, based on the voyage of the Zeno Brothers around 1380.

This famous map is the enlarged version of Giacomo Gastaldi's 1548 miniature map.

Bibliography: Nordenskiold Collection 2 217; Phillips, Atlases 372.
Tooley, revised edition Q-Z, 87. Edward Brooke-Hitching, The Phantom Atlas: The Greatest Myths, Lies and Blunders on Maps 242-4.

Attention for US buyers: Due to recent postal restrictions shipping to the US can only be done by DHL, therefore higher shipping costs apply!

C. Ptolemy / G. Ruscelli and Giacomo Gastaldi, Septentrionalium partium nova tabula.

Venice, Vincent Valgrisi, 1562.

In original color. Rare!

Dimensions: 18 x 24.5 cm (engraving), 23 x 30.4 cm (paper).

In very good condition.

Beautiful copy of Ruscelli's map of Scandinavia with the famous "Phantom Islands" Friesland, Icaria and Deogeo, based on the voyage of the Zeno Brothers around 1380.

This famous map is the enlarged version of Giacomo Gastaldi's 1548 miniature map.

Bibliography: Nordenskiold Collection 2 217; Phillips, Atlases 372.
Tooley, revised edition Q-Z, 87. Edward Brooke-Hitching, The Phantom Atlas: The Greatest Myths, Lies and Blunders on Maps 242-4.

Attention for US buyers: Due to recent postal restrictions shipping to the US can only be done by DHL, therefore higher shipping costs apply!

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of items
1
Country
Scandinavia
Geographical specification
Phantom Islands
Map maker/ publisher
C. Ptolemy / G. Ruscelli and Giacomo Gastaldi
Map/ Book title
Septentrionalium partium nova tabula
Period
1561-1580
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Early map of Scandinavia showing the famous "Phantom Islands"
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
Height
23 cm
Width
30.4 cm
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