[Sumatra]

infoThevet, André; 1581

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This early map of Sumatra—referred to in the accompanying French text as ‘Isle de la Taprobane’—is covered with illustrations of people working on the land, and with elephants and camels. Villages, mountains, rivers and wild animals are also shown.

Details
Date
1581
Map Maker
Thevet, André
Publication Location
Paris
Attributes

Written Note/Details

Insets

Illustration

Features

Kampong/Village

Residential Area

Domesticated Animals

Mining

Crops

Plantation/Forestry Area

Population Density

Wild Animals

Mountain/Volcano

Jungle/Wooded Area

Temperature Data

Library Catalogue

Main Title
[Sumatra]
Barcode
B26056163G
Personal Author
Thevet, André, 1502-1590; Thevet, André, 1502-1590
Extent
3 scans.
Description
Title from dealer's catalogue. Map set in French letterpress text with heading: "De A. Theuet. Liure XII, [page] 419". French text on verso with title: Cosmograohie vniuerselle. Scale not given.
Imprint
[Paris] : [Publisher not identified], [1581]
Date Published
1581
BRN
200181865
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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