Old map by BERTELLI -Totius Graeciae Descriptio.

Publisher:	BERTELLI, F. / ZENOI, D.
Title:	Totius Graeciae Descriptio.
Published in:	Venice, 1564

Size:	15.5 x 24.3 inches. 39.4 x 61.8 cm.
Colouring:	Uncoloured.
Condition:	Printed from two plates. Margins cut till neat lines with contemporarily extended margins. Some minor discolouration at joined parts. Very good and dark impression.
A rare map of Greece. One of the first printed maps of Greece, decorated with many ships. An unique opportunity to acquire a fine example of a map from the early Lafreri school.! In lower left a very large cartouche with : CANDIDO LECTORI. S. / QVA diligentia nouæ huius Graeciæ chorographia, / aliarumq[ue] nonnullarum adiacentium regionum, insularum[que] / descripta sit ipsa tabella ostendere poterit, si cum alijs hactenus / impressis conferre non grauaberis. Nam præter qua[m] quod ex Hero= / doto, Thucydide, Pausania, Strabone, emendatissimoq Ptolomæo, et / ex recentioribus tabulis tam maritimis, quam terrestribus accuraté descriptis / quæcunq[ue] in rem tuam conducere arbitrati sumus, excerpimus: noua regionum, / ciuitatumq[ue] nomina cum antiquis apposuimus: literasq[ue] per regiones hinc / inde diffusas, quæ legentium oculis negotij nonnihil facessebant, in unum ueluti / corpus contulimus, quid enim eas ita diffundere opus erat, cum regio, pro= / uinciaq[ue] unaquæq[ue] in quibus eæ continentur, punctis tanquam terminis / sit distinta: Læta igitur fronte accipe quod damus: maiora daturi / quandoq[ue] quod pro laboris, industriæq[ue] et studij æstimato. Vale. / VENETIIS. / Io. Fr. Camocij æris formis, ad signum / Pyramidis. / M. D. LXVI. / Paulo forlani Veronese fecit.
Reference: Tooley (Italian Atlases), 288. Woodward: Paulo Forlani, 54. Karrow: Mapmakers, 30/88.2 & 71/1.8. Zacharakis: Greece, 500. Lago & Rossit: Descriptio Histriae I, 234. Thumbnail Catalogue Catalogue Category: Europe \| Greece \| Check Archive

Lot number: 25017
We guarantee the authenticity of this item.
Inquire about this item.

BERTELLI, F. / ZENOI, D. - Totius Graeciae Descriptio. - antique map

Totius Graeciae Descriptio. by BERTELLI, F. / ZENOI, D., published in Venice, 1564 Old map

Full sceen |

Auction for this item is closed !

Look for other maps of
Europe | Greece
who are available for sale.

BERTELLI, F. / ZENOI, D. - Totius Graeciae Descriptio. high resolution image of old map

Click image to

| or use

full sceen mode. |

| description

Certificate of authenticity

Item is sold!

Look for other maps of
Europe | Greece
who are available for sale.

25017 BERTELLI, F. / ZENOI, D. - Totius Graeciae Descriptio. Old map published in Venice, 1564. Colouring : Uncoloured. Dimensions : 15.5 x 24.3 inches. / 39.4 x 61.8 cm. Description : A rare map of Greece.
One of the first printed maps of Greece, decorated with many ships. An unique opportunity to acquire a fine example of a map from the early Lafreri school.!
In lower left a very large cartouche with : CANDIDO LECTORI. S. / QVA diligentia nouæ huius Graeciæ chorographia, / aliarumq[ue] nonnullarum adiacentium regionum, insularum[que] / descripta sit ipsa tabella ostendere poterit, si cum alijs hactenus / impressis conferre non grauaberis. Nam præter qua[m] quod ex Hero= / doto, Thucydide, Pausania, Strabone, emendatissimoq Ptolomæo, et / ex recentioribus tabulis tam maritimis, quam terrestribus accuraté descriptis / quæcunq[ue] in rem tuam conducere arbitrati sumus, excerpimus: noua regionum, / ciuitatumq[ue] nomina cum antiquis apposuimus: literasq[ue] per regiones hinc / inde diffusas, quæ legentium oculis negotij nonnihil facessebant, in unum ueluti / corpus contulimus, quid enim eas ita diffundere opus erat, cum regio, pro= / uinciaq[ue] unaquæq[ue] in quibus eæ continentur, punctis tanquam terminis / sit distinta: Læta igitur fronte accipe quod damus: maiora daturi / quandoq[ue] quod pro laboris, industriæq[ue] et studij æstimato. Vale. / VENETIIS. / Io. Fr. Camocij æris formis, ad signum / Pyramidis. / M. D. LXVI. / Paulo forlani Veronese fecit.

Paulus Swaen Old Maps

Warranty
We warranty the authenticity of each map, print, atlas or medieval manuscript described in this catalogue. There is no time limitation to this garantuee.
- Splits, tears, discolouration and other defects are carefully noted. In addition we use a condition rating system

If the condition report does not show remarks about splits, tears, discolouration, etc; this means there are non to be found in the item!.
As a general rule we try to offer maps of a high quality standard
- Any map, print, atlas or medieval manuscript differing from the catalogue description may be returned for a full refund.

- A certificate of authenticity is provided for each acquired map, print, atlas or medieval manuscript.

FAQ
Many answers are likely to find in help section, or use our on-line support service during office hours.
Click for more details about buying in fix sale gallery, or bidding at auction.

Paulus Swaen Internet Auction
is the first internet auction specializing in old maps, Medieval manuscripts and prints. It is a unique place for buying and selling antique maps, atlases, books, and medieval manuscripts.
We are in the map business for allmost 30 years! more