Maps, Ukrania, Russia, Krim, Sea of Azov, Caspean Sea, Dagestan, Black Sea, Caucasus, Don, Wolga, Ptolemy
"Sarmatia Asiatica" (Tabula II Asiae)
Crimea peninsula (Krim), Sea of Azov (Asowsches Meer), South Russia (Dagestan),
On left side the Black Sea. Lower right corner of map has Northwest corner of Caspean Sea.
The geographical description is easiest to say: the land between the rivers Don and Volga (Wolga) in the area of the Caucasus
Very early map!
Type of print: Woodcut
Color: Hand colouring
Authors: Claudius Ptolemy by Martin Waldseemueller and Laurent Fries.
Reverse side: Text in Latin and several woodcuts including compass and angle iron with the capital letter G in its center (symbol of freemasonry?)
Where: Strasbourg
When: 1522 (repeat print of 1513)
Original antique print
Watermark: Yes. Glove with three flowers on top in the form of a cross
Condition: Very Good, although there are traces of age and use along margin edges. Light general age toning.
Sheet size: 41 x 55,5 cm (ca. 16.1 x 21.8") interior design, wall decoration, ideas, idea, gift ideas, present, vintage, charming, special, decoration, home interior, living room design