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, 'Typus orbis terrarum' Ortelius
, UTAS Special & Rare Collections, The Royal Society of Tasmania, Australia.
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Abstract
'Typus orbis terrarum' Ortelius ?1570
The world in one elongated sphere, including New Guinea 'recently
discovered'. Terra Australis nondum congnita [southern land not
yet known] in strip along bottom. Includes indication of
northern Australia and 'Beach'. Next to New Guinea is note in
Latin 'but uncertain whether it is an island or part of the
continent of Australia'.
Paper folio (48 cm x 32 cm) from Atlas. Dutch text on the back. Quotation from Cicero at foot.
Royal Society Map Collection RS.Mp/3
Item Type: | Other |
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Authors/Creators: | UNSPECIFIED |
Keywords: | Tasmania, Royal Society of Tasmania, science, natural science, social history, Australia, indexes, University of Tasmania, Library, private deposits, archives, Collections, catalogue, Special, Van Diemen's Land, world, maps |
Publisher: | UTAS Special & Rare Collections, The Royal Society of Tasmania |
Collections: | Royal Society Collection Royal Society Collection > The Royal Society of Tasmania Map Collection |
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