Asiae nova descriptio.

Author/creator Ortelius, Abraham
Format Map
Publication[Antverpiæ] : [publisher not identified], [1570]
Description1 map ; 37 x 49 cm on sheet 41 x 54 cm
Subjects

Cartographic dataScale approximately 1:27,500,000.
Local noteJoyner Rare vault copy is hand colored.
General noteRelief shown pictorially.
General notePublished in the Latin edition of the author's Theatrum orbis terrarum, 1570 and later.
General noteLatin text on verso, beginning "Asia diuiditur ab Europa Tanai fluuio, & linea ab eius fontibus..." Page numbered: "3".
Digital Bookplate Bookplate for Jack and Mary Spain
References Broeke, M.P.R. van den. Ortelius atlas maps, 6 1570(A)3
Acquisitions source Joyner Rare vault copy gift of Jack and Mary Spain, 6/19/2024
Genre/formEarly works.
Genre/formMaps.
Genre/formMaps.

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Rare Vault G7400 1570 .O78 ✔ Available Request Material