Description: Early 20th Century Reproduction of Earliest World Map Printed on a Single Sheet and Earliest to be Printed in the Vernacular. (see more info below) Detailed Specifications This is a modern reproduction of the original map. This Map Comes in Sizes: 11"x15", 16"x22" and 23"x31" We have more Maps of the World, you can find them in Our StoreWe have more Pictorial Maps in Our StoreREMEMBER, the smaller the map size the harder it is to read the text. All Our Maps and Posters Are Made in the USA This is a late-Medieval world map attributed to the German printer Hanns Rust. It was printed in 1924 by Ludwig Rosenthal, one of the most famous antiquarians of his time. Hanns Rust's world map was a separately published map, published circa 1480. The map is oriented with east at the top, and shows the then four principal rivers of the world (Ganges, Phison, Indus and Nile) flowing from Paradise at the top of the map. Jerusalem is at the center. Europe, Asia and Africa are named for Noah's three sons-Ham, Shem, and Japeth-with the map ringed by twelve classical windheads. Similar to other maps of this period, the map employs circular symbols showing castles and buildings. Lodged in the border, which is actually a world ocean that rings the continents, are islands (including Engenland, or England), rocks, and ships. This ring represents the edge of the known world and is populated with monsters and strange scenes. Below the map is a smaller T-O model of the world (lower right) which represents the tripartite division of town, country, and sea. In the lower left is a model of the four elements (air, water, fire and earth). It was meant for general consumption, as it is written in colloquial German-the first map to be printed in a vernacular language. The translation of the title is impressive in scope. It reads, "This is the mappa mundi of all the lands and kingdoms which there are in the whole world." Rust's map is in the tradition of the mappa mundi, world maps that combined Biblical geography with the experiences of travelers and which represent a broader change in European mapping practices. Adam and Eve are in Paradise, which was always positioned at the top, or Far East, of these round maps. Medieval T-O projections usually portray Asia at the top of the world, with Europe and Africa splitting the bottom half. The rivers intersect with the Mediterranean, which placed Jerusalem at the geographic center of the world. The Holy City can be seen clearly at the center of this map. This map comes with a white border around the image --------------------------- -How are the prints shipped? They are rolled and placed into a rigid tube or box. -Is this available in a larger/smaller size. Yes. For smaller or larger sizes, email us. Printed on premium 36lb matte paper with fade resistant archival inks and includes a white border on all sides to allow for matting and framing. Please note that there may be some variation in the color of the on-screen image and the actual item received. This is subject to the brightness and contrast of your screen settings.This is a modern UNFRAMED reproduction of the original print - Frames are NOT Included.
Price: 13.95 USD
Location: Clarkston, Georgia
End Time: 2025-02-09T21:34:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.95 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Artist: Ludwig Rosenthal
Style: Vintage
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
Date of Creation: 1900-1949
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Year: 1924
Features: Unframed
Color: Multi-Color
Subject: Map
Originality: Reproduction
Region of Origin: United States
Year of Production: Unknown
Franchise: Does Not Apply
Material: Matte Paper
Culture: Does Not Apply
Theme: Does Not Apply, Map
Type: Poster
Featured Person/Artist: Does Not Apply
Character: Map
Item Height: 3 variations
Item Length: 3 variations
Signed: No
Item Width: 3 variations
Framing: Unframed
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1950
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Unit Type: Unit
Unit Quantity: 1
Available Variations
Color: 11"x15"
Price: 13.95 USD
Available Quantity: 10
Quantity Sold: 2
Color: 16"x22"
Price: 21.95 USD
Available Quantity: 10
Quantity Sold: 0
Color: 23"x31"
Price: 37.95 USD
Available Quantity: 10
Quantity Sold: 0
