Author
Pomponius Mela(Roman, died c. 45)Roman, died c. 45
Author
Gaius Julius Solinus(Roman, active early 3rd century)Roman, active early 3rd century
Author
Guglielmo Postello(Italian, 1510–1581)Italian, 1510–1581
CultureSwiss
Titles
- De situ orbis; Polyhistoria; De magistratibus Atheniensium
Datepublished 1576
PlaceBasel, Switzerland
MediumBound book
DimensionsOverall (folio): 6 5/16 × 4 1/8 in. (16 × 10.5 cm)
Approximate open width in cradle: 7.9 in. (20 cm)
Approximate open width with a foldout displayed: 10.1 in. (25.5 cm)
Approimate height when opened (due to tight spine): 3.8 in. (9.5 cm)
Approximate open width in cradle: 7.9 in. (20 cm)
Approximate open width with a foldout displayed: 10.1 in. (25.5 cm)
Approimate height when opened (due to tight spine): 3.8 in. (9.5 cm)
Credit LineSarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston
Object numberBF.2017.8
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
217 Blaffer Galleries
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