Tabula orientalis regionis, Asiæ scilicet extremas complectens terras & regna
MAP
[Publisher not identified],
1545
1 map ; 26 x 35 cm
Abstract
"The map contains many inaccuracies reflecting the lack of good, first-hand explorations of Asia. The Indian sub-continent is shown too small, whereas in contrast Southeast Asia is beginning to be depicted somewhat correctly. Ceylon, (Zaylon) once shown as a very large island, is now more its proper size, though two islands are shown in the immediate area." -- Dealer's description
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