An original antique map

BRITANICAE INSULAE

by

Giovanni Magini

Published 1713 in "Universus Terrarum Orbis Scriptorum" by Lasor a Varea (aka Raphael Savonarola)

An interesting copper engraved antique map of the British Isles first published in Magini's edition of Ptolomy's Geographia published in 1596. The plate survived for over a century and this was the last time it was issued by Lasor a Varea in 1713

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 crisp and dark impression of this uncommon map. Descriptive Latin text is printed above, below and continued verso.

Fine, clean condition other than a small stain in the North Sea area, free of repairs or restoration, printed on hand laid paper.

Approx. 7" x 5" (180mm x 130mm) map area only. Sheet size is approx. 13" x 9"(340mm x 220mm)

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 300 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS
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