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Number: | 3711 |
Continent: | Africa |
Region: | East |
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Year of Origin: | 1598 (estimated) |
Title: | Presbiteri Iohannis sive Abissinor Imperii Descriptio |
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Language: | Latin |
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Pietro Maria Marchetti |
Other Contributors: |
Abraham Ortelius Philip Galle |
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Measurement Notes: | modern estimates |
Notes: | [source OLD WORLD auctions] Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius' folio Theatrum. It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the Epitome. The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle's 1593 Italian edition. Reference: King (2nd ed.) pp. 78-79Miniature map showing the domain of the legendary Christian king, Prester John.; On a sheet of Italian text measuring 5.6 x 7.7". Pietro Maria Marchetti produced the second pocket atlas based on Abraham Ortelius' folio Theatrum. It is often referred to as the plagiarized version of the Epitome. The copper plates are closely copied from those of Philip Galle's 1593 Italian edition. Reference: King (2nd ed.) pp. 78-79; [scale measured from Aden to Benin = 6.4cm =4700km]. |
Last updated: Nov 24, 2020 |