Asiæ pars Avstralis. Insulæ indicae cvm svis naturæ dotibvs

infoScherer, Heinrich; c.1702-1710

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This early 17th century map of Southeast Asia is beautifully decorated with images of wild animals, including camels, a rhinoceros and various birds and fish. There is also a large decorative compass rose.

Details
Date
c.1702-1710
Map Maker
Scherer, Heinrich
Publication Location
Munich
Attributes

Compass Rose

Insets

Cartouche

Illustration

Features

River

Jungle/Wooded Area

Mountain/Volcano

Wild Animals

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Asiæ pars Avstralis insulæ indicae cvm svis naturæ dotibvs
Barcode
B26056041B
Personal Author
Scherer, Heinrich, 1628-1704; Scherer, Heinrich, 1628-1704
Extent
1 scans.
Description
First published in Heinrich Scherer's Geographia politica naturalis hierarchia in 1703. It also appears in his Atlas novus published between 1702-1710. Relief is shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Imprint
[Munich] : [Publisher not identified], [Between 1702 and 1710].
Date Published
1702-1710
BRN
200163077
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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