Indiae Orientalis insularumque adiacientium typus

infoOrtelius, Abraham; Plantin, Christophe; 1579

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A banner at the right features text that notes that the ‘Insule Molucce’ (Maluku Islands) are famous for their abundance of spices, which are sold across the world. There are also Illustrations of mermaids and sea monsters wrecking a ship.

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Date
1579
Map Maker
Ortelius, Abraham; Plantin, Christophe
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Library Catalogue

Title
Indiae Orientalis insularumque adiacientium typus
Author/creator
Abraham Ortelius; Christophe Plantin
Published
1579
Extent
2 scans.
Note
https://catalogue.leidenuniv.nl/permalink/f/1a7spq1/UBL_ALMA21206846900002711

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