Portolano for the western Mediterranean.

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16823429

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Title: Portolano for the western Mediterranean.
Published / Created: [1590-1599?]
Publication Place: Italy,
Abstract: Manuscript portolan chart, on parchment, for the western Mediterranean, showing the coasts of North Africa, Italy, Spain, France and the British Isles.
Description: Damaged: coastline of Greece missing; severe fading.
Decoration: illustrations of five emblematic rulers and one of the Virgin Mary at the top of the portolan; three compass roses and strapwork.
Purchased from Richard A. Linenthal (Bonham's London sale 320752, 2013 June 19, lot 62) on the Edwin J. Beinecke Book Fund, 2013.
Extent: 1 sheet : parchment ; 750 x 665 mm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: Latin

Format: cartographic
Genre: Manuscripts, Medieval--Italy--16th century.
Manuscripts, Renaissance--Italy--16th century.
Portolan charts--Italy--16th century.
Portolanos--Italy--16th century.
Resource Type: Maps, Atlases & Globes
Subject (Topic): Manuscript maps--Early works to 1800.
Manuscripts, Medieval--Connecticut--New Haven.
Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in Beinecke Library.

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Citation: Portolano for the Western Mediterranean.

Orbis Record: 12384378
Object ID (OID): 16823429
More Information: https://pre1600ms.beinecke.library.yale.edu/docs/pre1600.ms1191.htm