1720 Christoph Weigel Engraved Map Of Ancient Germany Ptolemy Germania Ptolemaei

Description: Original Antique 300-Year-Old Christopher Weigel Copperplate Engraved Detailed Illustrated Hand-Colored Map Depicting Ancient Ptolemaic Germany Published Circa 1720 By Johann David Koehler In The “Descriptio Orbis Antiqui” In Nuremberg, Germany, Great Illustration Of Claudius Ptolemy At Work, Map Is Mounted, Centerfold As Issued, Map Engraving Measures 17 5/16” x 12”, Overall Sheet Measures 20” x 14 3/8”, Zoom In Or Click On Pictures And Please Read Our Detailed Item Description Below, Please View Or Search Our Other Items Here, Combine Items To Save On Shipping This auction is for what we believe to be an original antique copperplate engraved map executed by Christopher Weigel for publication in Johann David Koehler’s “Descriptio Orbis Antiqui” In Nuremberg, Germany circa 1720. The hand-colored map depicts ancient Ptolemaic Germany and is beautifully illustrated with topographical features, ancient tribal/place names, and a wonderful illustration of Claudius Ptolemy at lower right at the seaside at work on a map. The map is marked in part GERMANIA PTOLEMAEI. EXCULPT CHR. WEIGELIUS NORIMBERGAE. There is also a mounting order ticket affixed to the obverse from the establishment that we presume was tasked with preparing the map for framing (see pictures). The printed area of the map measures roughly 17 5/16” x 12” and the overall sheet measures roughly 20” x 14 3/8”. As would be expected of an item of this age, the map has aging, discoloration, yellowing, wrinkles, creases, scratches, nicks, fading, dirty and/or stained areas, printing imperfections, general wear, and a centerfold as issued that at bottom has heavy wear. The map is mounted to a backing-type board or sheet. This circa 1720 original antique copperplate engraved hand-colored Christopher Weigel map of Ptolemy’s ancient Germany is sure to be a nice addition to your collection. We do our best to properly describe an item, but please take a close look at the pictures to assess condition (mouse over to zoom, click to enlarge). Speaking of pictures, we aim to capture images that accurately represent an item’s physical attributes such as color, condition, size, etc., but please note that an actual item may appear differently in hand than it did on screen. This is one of many great items we currently have listed. View or search our other items here. If you have any questions, please contact us prior to bidding. Serious bidders only please. Buyer pays all shipping costs. Combine purchases to save on shipping. If you win more than one item, BEFORE PAYING please let us know that you are done shopping so that we can send you a combined invoice with an updated discounted shipping price (or just give us a bit of time to repackage your items and we’ll send a new invoice). International bidders please note that if USPS First-Class Mail International is being offered as a shipping option for this item, the package cannot be insured (USPS Priority Mail International will be fully insured). We use the United States Postal Service for all of our shipping. Local pickup can be arranged. As you can see in our listings, we offer a wide range of items and seem to find many objects of interest, new and old. We never know where or when we'll find our next treasure. Check back in with us frequently. Bid with confidence. We always do our best to satisfy our customers and work hard to offer excellent service. We encourage you to contact us if you have any problems with our products or services. In the unlikely case your item arrives damaged, please be sure to retain any and all packing material as we may need it to resolve a potential insurance claim. Your feedback is very important to us, and we welcome any comments or suggestions you might have to help us improve our service.

Price: 59.95 USD

Location: Sutton, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-08-29T00:43:57.000Z

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