Miniature MEDIEVAL Ptolemy World Map Print

Description: True True (``````````` (``````````` 0 287 1645486 566047 0 CDHM_Logo[1].jpg Medieval World Map Picture Print Carefully reproduced & digitally enhanced by proud CDHM artisan Ptolemy (c.100-178) was a hugely important geographer and astronomer, and this map takes valuable information from Ptolemy's famous book Geographia. The main characteristic of Ptolemaic maps is their mathematical construction. Ptolemy's work informed the mapmakers on the size of the Earth, and the co-ordinates for the position of all the places and features indicated on the map.All knowledge of these co-ordinates had been lost in the West, until a copy of the Geographia was translated from Greek into Latin in 1407. The book created a sensation, as it challenged the very basis of medieval mapmaking - mapmakers before this had based the proportions of countries, not on mathematical calculations, but on the importance of different places - the more important a country was, the bigger it appeared on the map.In fact, many of Ptolemy's calculations were later proved to be incorrect. However, the introduction of mathematics and the idea of accurate measurement were to change the nature of European mapmaking forever. An excellent addition to a dollshouse, shop or miniature scene miniature dolls house size 1:12 scalephoto shows miniature print beside an inch ruler size range is approximate 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 inch The print is presented on high quality gloss premium materialsThis is shipped untrimmed so that you may then cut to fit your own frame or to meet your specifications This print will look wonderful in your miniature scene or alternatively may be used in a variety or projects including scrapbooking, card making, keyrings and fridge magnets etc.Payment True True (``````````` (``````````` 0 287 1645486 566047 0 CDHM_Logo[1].jpg please ask for a combined invoice before paying for multiple items United States CustomersPlease make your payment within 3 days by paypal - personal e-checks through paypal are also acceptable (US customers only)International customersPlease make your payment within 3 days by paypal - we are sorry but e-checks from international customers are not acceptable at this time ShippingWe aim to dispatch all orders within 1 working/business day of reciept for paymentPurchases will be shipped via United States Postal ServiceInternational shippingplease contact us for international postal ratesInternational buyers are responsible for any customs duties & taxes imposed in the buyers home country. Please take the time to look at our other miniature prints and miniature items in our storeNew products added weeklythanks for looking

Price: 3.99 USD

Location: Oxford, Florida

End Time: 2024-08-24T16:28:25.000Z

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