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[Ptolemy World Map] (Reproduction)

 Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0465

Abstract

Reproduction of medieval map of known world (i.e., the eastern hemisphere), based on the description found in Ptolemy's Geography (ca. 150 CE). works all text in Latin. Black and white. Fanciful illustrations of clouds and winds around border.

Dates

  • n.d.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (15.5 x 21 in. )

Language of Materials

English

Status
Completed
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
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