Portolano del Adriatico e Mediterra : late 14th century.

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Portolano del Adriatico e Mediterra : late 14th century.

A book of sailing instructions for the Mediterranean Sea, from Istanbul to Lisbon.

81 leaves ; 25 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7815198

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872

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English antiquary and collector. He began collecting while at Rugby School and Oxford. On inheriting his father's estate at Middle Hill in Worcestershire, Phillipps embarked on a career of collecting manuscripts and books. His collection of manuscripts eventually numbered over 60,000 items. During Continental trips in the 1820s Phillipps bought heavily, and back in England he continued to do so, often buying up entire estate libraries at auction. He collected Eastern, Greek and Lat...