Insularum Moluccarum nova descriptio

infoJansson, Jan; c.1641-1651

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A mid-17th century map by the Dutch cartographer Jan Jansson, depicting a small chain of six islands off the west coast of Gilolo (modern Halmahera, in the Indonesian Maluku Islands). German text on the reverse describes the Maluku Islands.

Details
Date
c.1641-1651
Map Maker
Jansson, Jan
Publication Location
Amsterdam
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Scale

Written Note/Details

Compass Rose

Insets

Cartouche

Features

Port

Mountain/Volcano

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Insularum Moluccarum nova descriptio
Barcode
B26056142D
Personal Author
Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664; Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664
Extent
2 scans.
Description
Published in German edition of Atlas minor by Johann Janssonius. Relief shown pictorially. Title at head of map: Die inselen Moluccae, [page] 347. Signature: Xx2. German text on verso, page 348. Scale not determined.
Imprint
[Amsterdam] : [Publisher not identified], [Between 1648 and1651]
Date Published
1641-1651
BRN
200178229
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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