A Rare and Old Trapezoidal Projection of the Ganges and Himalaya Range in India

Reference
BG-13337
Region
Asia
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
23.0 x 31.5 cm (9.1 x 12.4 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 640

Antique map titled 'Tabula Asiae X'. This Ptolemaic map on a trapezoidal projection is centered on India with recognizable river systems, but completely lacking the sub-continental shape of the landmass. The top of a large unnamed Sri Lanka appears at bottom. Latin text on verso. This map originates from 'Geographia Cl. Ptolemaei Alexandrini (..)'.

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Other sheets of Asia


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