Indiae Orientalis insularumque adiacientium typus

infoOrtelius, Abraham; 1579

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A red 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.

Details
Date
1579
Map Maker
Ortelius, Abraham
Publication Location
Antwerp
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

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Cartouche

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Illustration

Features

Mining

Crops

River

Religious Groups

Regional Border

Wild Animals

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Indiae orientalis insvlarvmqve adiacientivm typvs
Barcode
B26055948F
Personal Author
Ortelius, Abraham, 1527-1598
Extent
2 scans.
Description
Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given. Latin text on verso.
Imprint
[Antwerp] : [Publisher not identified], [1579]
Date Published
1579
BRN
200149985
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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