Asiae nova descriptio

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This early 17th century map features a number of mythical lakes that were once thought to exist in southern China—including ‘Cayamay Lacus’—and which feed several rivers that flow south through mainland Southeast Asia.

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Date
1612
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Insets

Illustration

Cartouche

Features

River

Library Catalogue

Published/Created Date
1612?]
Publication Place
[Netherlands?
Description
Latin text on recto, verso.
Verso: Title "Asia"; no. 3.
Extent
1 map ; 43 x 57 cm.
Extent of Digitization
Complete work digitized.
Scale
Scale [ca. 1:28,000,000 at equator].
Coordinates
28000000 and a
Language
Latin
Call Number
50 1612
Container / Volume Information
BRBL_00723
Format
cartographic
Genre
Maps
Resource Type
Maps, Atlases & Globes
Subject (Geographic)
Asia--Maps--Early works to 1800
Access
Public
Rights
The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement
Orbis ID
8303780
Object ID (OID)
15830591

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