Asia partiṽ̃ orbis maxima MDXCVIII

infoQuad, Matthias; Linschoten, Jan Huygen van; 1598

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The title of this late 16th century map of Asia translates from Latin as 'Asia the largest part of the world'. There is German text on the back of the map giving a description of Asia.

Details
Date
1598
Map Maker
Quad, Matthias; Linschoten, Jan Huygen van
Printer/Publisher
Johann Bussemacher
Publication Location
Cologne
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Features

River

Mountain/Volcano

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Asia partiṽ̃ orbis maxima MDXCVIII / Q ; Ioan Bussemacher imprimit.
Barcode
B26056092H
Personal Author
Quad, Matthias, 1557-1613; Quad, Matthias, 1557-1613; Bussemacher, Johann, active 1580-1613, publisher; Linschoten, Jan Huygen van, 1563-1611
Extent
2 scans.
Description
Relief is shown pictorially. Scale not given. On lower portion of map: "Ioan Bussemacher imprimit Colonae". German text on verso.
Imprint
Colonae : Ioan Bussemacher, 1598.
Date Published
1598
BRN
200168820
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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