Iava Maior

infoWright, Benjamin; Langenes, Barent; c.1602-1606

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The line of settlements along the north coast of Java—contrasting with the almost empty interior—show that this map’s focus is on the sea. The islands, shoals and reefs that are marked reinforce this idea.

Details
Date
c.1602-1606
Map Maker
Wright, Benjamin; Langenes, Barent
Printer/Publisher
Cornelis Claesz
Publication Location
Middelburg
Attributes

Written Note/Details

Longitude and Latitude

Scale

Features

Reef

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Iava Maior / Beniamin Wright caelavit.
Barcode
B26056140B
Personal Author
Wright, Benjamin, approximately 1575-; Claesz, Cornelis, approximately 1546-1609, publisher; Langenes, Barent
Extent
2 scans.
Description
Relief shown by hactures. Heading reads: Descriptio IavÊ, [page] 610. Latin text on verso.
Imprint
[Middleburg] : [Cornelis Claesz], [Between 1602 and 1606]
Date Published
1602-1606
BRN
200176142
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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