Tabula orientalis regionis, Asiae scilicet extremas complectens terras et regna

infoMünster, Sebastian; Ptolemy; 1545

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This 1550 map by the German cartographer Sebastian Münster (1488–1552) was based on the work of the 2nd century geographer Ptolemy. There are many inaccuracies, especially in scale and the locations of mountain ranges, but the region is recognisable.

Details
Date
1545
Map Maker
Münster, Sebastian; Ptolemy
Publication Location
Basel
Insets

Illustration

Features

Mountain/Volcano

Wild Animals

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Tabula orientalis regionis, Asiæ scilicet extremas complectens terras & regna
Barcode
B26056075I
Personal Author
Münster, Sebastian, 1489-1552; Ptolemy, active 2nd century
Extent
2 scans.
Description
Relief is shown pictorially. Latin text on verso entitled: Novata bvla Indiae et totius fere Asiae cum infinitis insulis. Scale not given.
Imprint
[Basle] : [Publisher not identified], [1545]
Date Published
1545
BRN
200167505
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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