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World map by Juan de la Cosa
Title
World map by Juan de la Cosa.
Publication
[Madrid?] : [publisher not identified], [between 1890 and 1900?]
Physical Description
1 map on 3 sheets : color ; 94 x 186 cm
Cartographic Detail
Scale not given.
Local Notes
BEIN Art Storage 999: Sheets joined and mounted in frame.
Notes
Title devised by cataloger.
Facsimile of portolan chart produced by Juan de la Cosa around 1500, painted on oxhide; original held in El Museo Naval, Madrid.
Inscription beneath figure of St. Christopher: "Juan de la Cosa la fizo en el Puerto de S. Ma en año de 1500."
Format
Maps & GIS
Language
Portuguese
Added to Catalog
September 12, 2018
Subjects
Genre/Form
Portolan charts.
World maps.
Also listed under
Spain Madrid.
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