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Asiae noŭa descr

infoOrtelius, Abraham; Galle, Philippe; Heyns, Peeter; c.1588-1590

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This late 16th century map by Abraham Ortelius features a network of mythical lakes that were once thought to exist in China, and which feed several rivers that flow south through mainland Southeast Asia.

Details

Date

c.1588-1590

Map Maker

Ortelius, Abraham; Galle, Philippe; Heyns, Peeter

Printer/Publisher

Christophe Plantin

Publication Location

Antwerp

Insets

Illustration

Features

River

Library Catalogue

Main Title

Asiae noŭa descr

Barcode

B26056161E

Personal Author

Ortelius, Abraham, 1527-1598; Ortelius, Abraham, 1527-1598; Plantin, Christophe, approximately 1520-1589, publisher; Heyns, Peeter, 1537-1598; Galle, Philippe, 1537-1612

Extent

2 scans.

Description

Cartouche title. Relief shown pictorially. The Epitome is the miniaturised version of Theatrum published between 1588 to 1590 by Peter Heyns and engraved by Philip Galle. In upper margin: "Asia", "3". Signature: A 3. Relief shown pictorially. French text on verso.

Imprint

[Antwerp] : [Christoffel Platin], [Between 1588 and 1590]

Date Published

1588-1590

BRN

200184106

Series Title

David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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