Insularum Moluccarum nova descriptio.

Map of the Moluccan Islands including decorative features such as a large title cartouche, compass roses, and coloured illustrations of sailing ships, sea-monsters and people. The map features Gilolo Insula [i.e. Halmahera] as the largest area to the east with eight much smaller islands off its west...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Schenk, Peter, 1661-1711 (Cartographer), Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651-1726 (Cartographer), Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664
Format: Map
Language:Latin
Published: Amstelodami : apud P. Schenk et G. Valk, [1708?]
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Summary:Map of the Moluccan Islands including decorative features such as a large title cartouche, compass roses, and coloured illustrations of sailing ships, sea-monsters and people. The map features Gilolo Insula [i.e. Halmahera] as the largest area to the east with eight much smaller islands off its west coast - Bachian [i.e. Bacan], Machian [i.e. Makian], Timor (or Motir) [i.e. Moti], Pottebackers Eylandt [i.e. Mare], Tidoro [i.e. Tidore], Miterra, Ternate and Haern.
Item Description:Relief shown pictorially
Map oriented with north to the right.
Vertical fold line at center.
Map originally drawn by Jan Jansson.
The Cushing Library copy is part of the Ronald L. and V. Jane Woellhof Rare Map Collection.
Physical Description:1 map : hand colored ; 36 x 47 cm