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"Erdansicht des Eratosthenes" Wood engraving of a map by Eratosthenes (270-190 B.C.). On the reverse side is text (in German) about the work of Eratosthenes using astronomy to understand the geography of the earth. Published 1881. Natural age toning.

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"Erdansicht des Eratosthenes"

Wood engraving of a map by Eratosthenes (270-190 B.C.). On the reverse side is text (in German) about the work of Eratosthenes using astronomy to understand the geography of the earth. Published 1881. Natural age toning.

Image: 10.5 x 16 cm ( 4.1 x 6.2")

 

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