A Fine Example

RUSCELLI, G. [Venice, 1561]

Brasil Nuova Tavola.

7 ¼ x 10 inches, Mended minor worming at top, else excellent.

First state by Ruscelli of one of the earliest separate maps of Brazil. An erupting volcano is pictured at top center on the west-orientated map. The map appeared in an edition of Ptolemy’s Geography.

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