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Ostrich Egg Globe by Leonardo

24 November 2021
Valletta, Malta

Organisation: The Casino Maltese

An exact replica of a unique 1504 globe ostrich egg world map by Leonardo Da Vknci will be the subject of a lecture by its discoverer Prof. Stefaan Missine. It is also the earliest globe showing the new world.
The lecture will be given at the Casino Maltese, Republic Street, Valletta at 18.30 on Wednesday 24 November 2021 and seats will be attributed on a first come first served basis. The general public will be welcome,
Dr StefaanMissine PhD is a Belgian resident in Austria and a Laureate of the Prinz-Albert-Gesellschaft / Prince Albert Society. He is an avid collector and authority on early maps and ancient globes. He is also the Author of a study of the silver globe of King James II (ca 1695).

Venue: Casino Maltese, Republic Street, Valletta