World Map after Ptolemy

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Ptolemy's Geography, recovered from Constantinople in 1400, was first printed with maps in 1477. It was immensely important in presenting a concept of the world which the Great Dis coveries tested and updated. Subsequent editions document increases in geographical knowledge; this is from the 1513 Waldseemuller edition. Artist: unknown, after Ptolemy Date: 1513 Show more