Laurent Fries Map of the Balkan Peninsula Architectural Elements Austin secured permission in 1827

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Laurent Fries Map of the Balkan Peninsula Architectural Elements Austin secured permission in 1827FRIES, Laurent (c. 1490 1531), after Claudius Ptolemaeus (After 83 ca. 168 AD). Tabula IX Euro. Woodcut map with original hand color. 1522 or later. 15 1 4" x 20 1 4" sheet. Early 16th century map of Europes Balkans and surrounding regions, based on classical geography and reflecting Renaissance interest in ancient world knowledge.