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Early Maps & Topographical Engravings

Early Maps & Topographical Engravings

Maps of Scotland have existed since the early times; Ptolemy, the Greek astronomer who lived in the 2nd century AD, produced many maps, none of which survive, but his world map was reconstructed, including the British Isles - although the placing of Scotland was incorrect - using the descriptions in his Geography. This was the basis of British maps until 1546.

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