Martin Behaim’s Erdapfel, 1492
Colorful reproduction of the oldest known terrestrial globe.
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Description
This double-sided sheet presents a faithful 20th-century reproduction of Martin Behaim’s important terrestrial globe, first constructed in 1492. It uses vibrant color to highlight the extent of contemporary geographic knowledge shortly before the voyages of Columbus would radically change maps forever. Accompanying insets offer further details on specific locations like the Azores, Egypt, Japan, and Sri Lanka. The three gores focusing on the continent of Africa are recreated on a larger scale on the verso.
The reproduction was issued in 1960 as a holiday gift by Rand McNally & Co. For more information, check out this modern reproduction of the original.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1960
Author: Rand McNally
Sheet Width (in): 26.9
Sheet Height (in): 16.9
Condition: A-
Condition Description: Light creasing and faint wear along old fold lines. Faint scattered soiling visible in a few places, most evident in the upper right. Very good condition overall.
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