Svmatrae et insularum locorumque nonnullorum circumiacentium tabula noua

infoJansson, Jan; c.1657-1680

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Mountains and jungles are shown pictorially on this map of Sumatra and surrounding islands. The cartouche is decorated with Asian warriors; the scale with cherubs playing with cartography tools. From Jan Jansson’s Latin edition of ‘Atlas Maritimus’.

Details
Date
c.1657-1680
Map Maker
Jansson, Jan
Publication Location
Amsterdam
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Rhumbline Network

Scale

Compass Rose

Insets

Cartouche

Illustration

Features

River

Jungle/Wooded Area

Mountain/Volcano

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Svmatrae et insularum locorumque nonnullorum circumiacentium tabula noua
Barcode
B26056002J
Personal Author
Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664; Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664
Extent
1 scans.
Description
Map from: Johannes Janssonius's Latin edition of Atlas Maritimus. Map oriented with north to the left. Relief shown pictorially. Scale approximately 1:3,000,000.
Imprint
[Amsterdam] : [Publisher not identified], [Between 1657 and 1680]
Date Published
1657-1680
BRN
200159699
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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