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Septentrionalium terrarum descriptio /

First separate map devoted exclusively to the Arctic regions, originally published in 1595; circular copper plate engraving from the North Pole to latitude 60° North.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Mercator, Gerhard, 1512-1594 (Cartographer), Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651
Format: Map Book Chapter
Language:Latin
Subjects:
Arctic regions > Maps > Early works to 1800.
Northern Hemisphere > Discovery and exploration > Maps > Early works to 1800.
North Pole > Maps > Early works to 1800.
Faroe Islands > Maps > Early works to 1800.
South Shetland Islands (Antarctica) > Maps > Early works to 1800.
Geographical myths > Maps > Early works to 1800.
Early maps.
Description
Summary:First separate map devoted exclusively to the Arctic regions, originally published in 1595; circular copper plate engraving from the North Pole to latitude 60° North.
Item Description:Relief shown pictorially.
Insets: Frislant insula -- Farre insule -- Scetland insulae.
Vertical fold line at center.
Floral border.
The Cushing Library/Rare copy is part of the Maps of Imaginary Places Collection.
Physical Description:1 map ; 34 cm in diameter, on sheet 48 x 57 cm
Related Items:In: Nouveau theatre du monde, ou, Nouvel atlas, comprenant les tables et descriptions de toutes les régions de la terre -- volume 1, pages [74-75] -- Amsterdam : Henry Hondius, 1639 -- (OCoLC)06725592