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A map of the world / designed by Giovanni Matteo Contarini, engraved by Francesco Roselli 1506.

Contarini, Giovanni Matteo, active 1506, author.; Rosselli, Francesco di Lorenzo, 1445-1513, printmaker.; Sprent, F. P.
1926
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Title
A map of the world / designed by Giovanni Matteo Contarini, engraved by Francesco Roselli 1506.
Edition
2d ed. rev.
Created/published
London : Printed by order of the Trustees, sold at the British museum [etc.], 1926.
Description
17 p. : fold. map ; 34 cm
Associated name
Contarini, Giovanni Matteo, active 1506, author.
Rosselli, Francesco di Lorenzo, 1445-1513, printmaker.
Sprent, F. P.
Note
Probably the earliest printed map to show any part of America. cf. p. 3.

"In this edition the Introduction to the facsimile has been written by Mr. F. P. Sprent."--p. 2.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.

Call number
GA311 1506.C6 R6

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