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Virginiæ partis australis, et Floridæ partis orientalis, interjacentiumque regionum Nova Descriptio,

 Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0005

Abstract

Map is likely illustrated by Joan Blaeu, though no name appears on the map itself. Contains two compass roses, three sailing ships, two cherubs holding a banner containing the map's scale, and illustrations of native peoples. On reverse, Latin text from unidentified book, from which the map was removed.

Dates

  • c. 1640

Creator

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (20 x 23 in.)

Language of Materials

Latin

Status
Completed
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
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Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
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