Claudius Ptolemy. Tabula Moderna Indiae. Switzerland, 1513. College Views one large woodcut map and

one large woodcut map and one woodcut text diagram

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Tabula Moderna Indiae

Claudius Ptolemy. Tabula Moderna Indiae. Switzerland, 1513. College Views one large woodcut map andClaudius 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