A new mapp of Asia: divided into kingdoms & provinces

infoWit, Frederik de; 1690

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A detailed late 17th century map of Asia, showing ancient kingdoms and the place names of important settlements. The cartouche features a drawing of Asian traders selling their goods, while a camel, monkey and two birds look on.

Details
Date
1690
Map Maker
Wit, Frederik de
Printer/Publisher
John Overton; Philip Lea
Publication Location
London
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Compass Rose

Insets

Cartouche

Illustration

Features

Market

River

Regional Border

Mountain/Volcano

Jungle/Wooded Area

Shoal

Reef

Library Catalogue

Main Title
A new mapp of Asia : divided into kingdoms & provinces
Barcode
B26056026E
Personal Author
Overton, John, 1640-1708?, publisher; Lea, Philip, active 1683-1700, publisher; Wit, Frederik de
Extent
1 scans.
Description
Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Imprint
London : Sold by Iohn Overton at the White Horse without Newgate and by Philip Lea at the Atlas and Hercules in the Poultry near Cheapside, London, [1690]
Date Published
1690
BRN
200161704
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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