Sumatra ein grosse Insel: so von den alten Geographen Taprobana genennet worden

infoMünster, Sebastian; c.1588-1628

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A map of Sumatra featuring villages, mountains and rivers; text describing the island; and a drawing of a man riding an elephant. The title uses the name ‘Taprobana’ for Sumatra, stating it was a name used by ‘ancient geographers [alten geographen]’.

Details
Date
c.1588-1628
Map Maker
Münster, Sebastian
Printer/Publisher
Sebastian Henricpetri
Publication Location
Basel
Attributes

Written Note/Details

Insets

Illustration

Features

Kampong/Village

Residential Area

Crops

Mining

Domesticated Animals

River

Mountain/Volcano

Library Catalogue

Main Title
Sumatra ein grosse Insel/so von den alten Geographen Taprobana genennet worden
Barcode
B26055999A
Personal Author
Münster, Sebastian, 1489-1552; Henricpetri, Sebastian, 1547-1627, publisher
Extent
2 scans.
Description
Map shows southern part of Malaysia, with Singapore known as "Cingatole". Both Sumatra and Sri Lanka have been associated with the mythical island of Taprobana. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Imprint
[Basle] : [Sebastian Henricpetri], [between 1588 and 1628]
Date Published
1588-1628
BRN
200158971
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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