11th century Portolan chart of Europe and beyond to be offered in Milan

A rare 11th century Portolan chart on vellum will be offered by the Il Ponte auction house in a sale of books and manuscripts in Milan on January 22.

The previously unknown, decorated and illuminated chart on vellum measures 2ft 7in x 3ft 3in (80cm…

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