Tabv moder Indiae

infoPtolemy; Fries, Lorenz; Waldseemüller, Martin; 1535

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Early map of Asia, with the islands of Taprobana (Sumatra) to the west of the Malay Peninsula, and Timonia (Tioman) to the east. Text gives details of local economies: sandalwood on Tioman, and silver and silk at Lamai near Mallaqua (Malacca).

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Date
1535
Map Maker
Ptolemy; Fries, Lorenz; Waldseemüller, Martin
Printer/Publisher
Melchior Trechsel; Gaspard Trechsel; Trechsel Brothers
Publication Location
Lyon
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Mining

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Tabv moder Indiae
Barcode
B26055961A
Personal Author
Ptolemy, active 2nd century; Fries, Lorenz, approximately 1490-1531, cartographer; Trechsel, Melchior, active 1529-1549, printer; Trechsel, Gaspard, active 1529-1549, printer; Waldseemüller, Martin, ǂd 1470-1519
Extent
1 scans.
Description
Scale not determined.
Imprint
[Lyon] : [Trechsel Brothers], [1535]
Date Published
1535
BRN
200148403
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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