Maps, World Map, Geography, Climate Zone, Strabo
"Veteris Orbis Climata ex Strabone"
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Copper etching with finely executed hand coloring.
Published in an atlas following the map published by Cellarius (Christoph Keller 1638-1707) in his Ancient Geography", ca. 1730
The Strabo map was published in various versions, often smaller than this one, and sometimes without the angel heads blowing wind.
This map published ca. 1750
Map of the Old World with its climate zones." based on the ancient description in Strabo's Geography (Greek historian and geographer ca 60 BC - ca 30 AD) . The then known world comprised Europe, Asia and the northern parts of Africa. The western most geographical point are the Canary Islands named here "Fortunatae I."
Decorative world map with 8 angel heads blowing winds across the world. There are 7 climate zones defined o this map, numbered I to VII (from south to north).
Centerfold. Reverse side has no text. Margins show a bit of age toning. But map is in very good condition.
Image: 30,2 x 44,6 cm (11.9 x 17.6")