Isole Molvcche

infoPorcacchi, Thomaso; 1605

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This map shows some inaccuracies, especially in the shape of the Malay Peninsula and the islands meant to represent Sumatra (labelled ‘Camatra’), Java (‘Iava Mazor’) and Borneo (‘Iava Menor’). Latin text describes the Maluku Islands.

Details
Date
1605
Map Maker
Porcacchi, Thomaso
Publication Location
Venice
Attributes

Written Note/Details

Compass Rose

Insets

Illustration

Cartouche

Features

Plantation/Forestry Area

Jungle/Wooded Area

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Isole Molvcche
Barcode
B26056103A
Personal Author
Porcacchi, Thomaso, approximately 1530-1585?; Porcacchi, Thomaso, approximately 1530-1585?
Extent
3 scans.
Description
Map from: Page 189 of Thomaso Porcaccchi's L'isole piu famose del mondo. Title at head of map: Descrittione dell' Isole Molvcche. On verso: [page] 19 Dell' Isole Molucche. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Imprint
[Venice] : [Publisher not identified], [1605]
Date Published
1605
BRN
200171819
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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