Die Laender Asie nach ihrer Gelegenheit biss in Indiam, werden in dieser Tafeln verzeichnet

infoMünster, Sebastian; c.1550

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This 1550 map by the German cartographer Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) was based on the work of the 2nd century geographer Ptolemy. There are many inaccuracies, especially in scale and the locations of mountain ranges, but the region is recognisable.

Details
Date
c.1550
Map Maker
Münster, Sebastian
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Wild Animals

Library Catalogue

Title
Die Lander Asie nach irer gelegenheit bisz in Indiam werden in diser Tafel verzeichnet
Author/creator
Münster, Sebastian
Published
approximately 1550
Extent
2 scans.
Note
https://catalogue.leidenuniv.nl/permalink/f/n95gpj/UBL_ALMA21286227070002711

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