Crisply engraved ancient world map depicting the area of the earth known in classic times. The map occupies the central section of a larger oval projection and extends as far east as Sumatra and south to Madagascar. An ornate border surrounds the map and incorporates four small insets: Europe, Asia, Africa and America representing the "modern" world. Italian text on verso.
References: Shirley #176; Van den Broecke #186.
Condition: A+
Small area of paper expertly replaced in bottom margin, far away from image.