Claudius Ptolemy. Tabula Moderna Indiae. Switzerland, 1513. Artists_Nicolas Robert two largely effaced19th-century French bookplates

two largely effaced19th-century French bookplates

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Claudius Ptolemy. Tabula Moderna Indiae. Switzerland, 1513. Artists_Nicolas Robert two largely effaced19th-century French bookplatesClaudius Ptolemy Tabula Moderna Indiae Switzerland, 1513 17 3 4 x 23 1 4 inches This early 16th century map of India, included in the 1513 Strasbourg Edition of Ptolemy's Geographia, represents one of the first attempts to reconcile classical geography with the new discoveries of the Age of Exploration. Known as a modern map, it reflects updated European knowledge of the Indian subcontinent and surrounding regions, showcasing the evolving