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Europa 1586 (Reproduction)

 Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0490

Abstract

Reproduction of nautical map of Europe, dated 1586, and taken from "Spieghel der Leewaert" ("The Mariner's Mirror"), an early book of nautical maps by Dutch cartographer Lucas Janszoon Waghenaer. Brightly colored, with ships and sea monsters pictured. The various countries are identified with heraldic crests.

Dates

  • 1586

Creator

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (18 x 24 in. )

Language of Materials

English

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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