An original antique map 

BRITANICAE INSULAE

by

Giovanni Magini

Published Padua 1621 in "Geografia cioe Descrittione Universale della Terra"

An early copper engraved antique map of the British Isles from Magini's edition of Ptolomy's Geographia published in 1621 by Paolo and Francesco Calignani in Padua, Italy with the title "Geografia cioe Descrittione Universale della Terra"

The sea area is stipple engraved and includes a scattering of sea monsters. It is noted for being the first map of Britain to show a bridge across the Thames in London. A fine example of this scarce map. Descriptive Italian text is printed below and continued verso.

Fine, clean condition, free of repairs or restoration, printed on hand laid paper.

Approx. 7" x 5" (180mm x 130mm) map area only. Sheet size is approx. 12" x 8"

Giovanni Antonio Magini (1555-1617) was a prominent Italian astronomer, cartographer and mathematician from Padua. He was closely associated with Galileo but opposed many of his ideas and described Galileo's telescope as unreliable. He also pursued a great interest in astrology which he believed had a useful role in medicine. 

 A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 400 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS

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