Asiæ Nova Descriptio Auctore Jodoco Hondio

infoHondius, Jodocus; Mercator, Gerhard; c.1613-1619

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An early 17th century map by the Flemish/Dutch cartographer Jodocus Hondius showing Asia and part of Europe and Africa. The Latin text on New Guinea translates as ‘Whether it is an island or the southern part of the continent is not yet certain’.

Details
Date
c.1613-1619
Map Maker
Hondius, Jodocus; Mercator, Gerhard
Printer/Publisher
Jodocus Hondius
Publication Location
Amsterdam
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Scale

Written Note/Details

Insets

Cartouche

Illustration

Features

River

Regional Border

Reef

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Asiæ nova descriptio / auctore Jodoco Hondio.
Barcode
B26056023B
Personal Author
Hondius, Jodocus, 1563-1612; Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594
Extent
2 scans.
Description
Relief shown pictorially. Scale not determined.
Imprint
[Amsterdam] : [J. Hondius], [Between 1613 and 1619].
Date Published
1613-1619
BRN
200161688
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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