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World maps -- Early works to 1800 -- Facsimiles

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:

Les Deux Poles Arcticque Ou Septentrional Et Antarctique Ou Meridional (Reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0544
Abstract

Reproduction of map of North and South polar regions, undated. borders are filled with illustrations of mythological scenes.

Dates: Undated

Mappa Aestivarum Infularum Alias Barmudas (1635) Reproduction

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0509
Abstract

Reproduction of map of Bermuda, by Dutch cartographer Willem Blaeu (1571 – 1638). Colored, text in Latin. Dated 1648. Map shows entire island broken into land holdings with a key at bottom to names of all shareholders.

Dates: 1635

Midhurst, J. M. McBryde Estate, Blacksburg, Va.

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0276
Abstract

This map shows the Midhurst estate of J. M. McBryde, near Blacksburg, Virginia, in 1932. John McLauren McBryde (1841-1923) was the fifth president of Virginia Tech from 1891 thru 1907.

Dates: January 28, 1932

Nova Orbis Tabula (1680) (Reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0539
Abstract

Reproduction of world map dated 1680. Borders contain very elaborate illustrations of mythological scenes.

Dates: 1680

Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica (1635) (Reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0542
Abstract

Reproduction of world map dated 1635. Map is border with cartouches with illustrations representing the planets, seasons, the 7 wonders of the world, and the 4 elements of earth, air, fire and water. (Map 0545 is a duplicate from another publisher at a different size.)

Dates: 1635

Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica (1635) (Reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0545
Abstract

Reproduction of world map dated 1635. Map is border with cartouches with illustrations representing the planets, seasons, the 7 wonders of the world, and the 4 elements of earth, air, fire and water. (Map 0542 is a duplicate from another publisher at a different size.)

Dates: 1635

Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica (Reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0546
Abstract

Reproduction of medieval world map, undated. Borders are filled with illustrations of the 4 elements of earth, air, fire and water.

Dates: Undated

Novae Insulae XXVI Nova Tabula

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-117
Scope and Contents

photo of original; Basel attributed to artist (city of origin?)

Dates: 1545

Tabula Terre Nove

 Collection — Frame 1
Identifier: Art-118
Scope and Contents

photo of original; artist from Strassburg?

Dates: 1513

The Known Globe 1667 (Reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0540
Abstract

Reproduction of world map dated 1667. Borders contain very elaborate illustrations of mythological scenes.

Dates: 1667