Image #1
Ptolemaic World Map
Ptolemy, Claudius. Geographia. Ulm: Lienhart Holle, 1482.
Newberry Library (Gift of Edward E. Ayer): Ayer *6 P9 1482a
- Teacher's Notes and Activities (PDF)
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Image #2
“Typus orbis terrarum”
Ortelius, Abraham. Theatrum; oder Schawbüch des Erdtkreÿs. Antwerp: Christoffel Plantin, 1580.
Newberry Library (Gift of Martin D. Jahn): oversize Ayer G1006 .T515 1580
“Secunda Europe tabula” (Europe 2)
Ptolemy, Claudius. Geographia. Rome: Arnold Buckinck, 1478.
Newberry Library (Gift of Edward E. Ayer): Ayer *6 P9 1478
Image #4
“Hispania novella”
Ptolemy, Claudius. Geographia. Florence: Nicolo Todescho, 1480-82.
Newberry Library (Gift of Edward E. Ayer): Ayer *6 P9 B5 1480b