"A Map of the World Designed by Gio. Matteo Contarini Engraved by Fran. Roselli," offers a fascinating glimpse into historical cartography. This 1924 First Edition features a large folding facsimile of the Contarini-Roselli World Map, which was the first printed world map showing the New World. The Contarini-Rosselli map is the first world map to have Columbus' discoveries incorporated. Despite wear on the cover, the interior of this edition is well-preserved, including the map itself, which has undergone only a minor tape repair. Dive into the intricate details of this ancient map and journey through centuries of geographical exploration and discovery. Shipped from France.