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Portolan Chart (Old World) 1505

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century geographers. The map was transferred to the Bavarian State Library from the Cistercian monastery of Aldersbach. It is extraordinary for the precise and detailed knowledge of the mountain chain from Spain to the Urals that it reflects, and for its portrayal of the regions of Africa and Asia, whose exotic masters are depicted along with their surnames. The texts accompanying the chart begin with capital letters and underline the importance of the pilgrimage cities of Jerusalem and Mecca.
  • Title devised, in English, by Library staff.
  • "BSB Shelfmark: Cod.icon. 131"--Note extracted from World Digital Library.
  • Original resource extent: 1 sheet, parchment : illustrations ; 61 x 85-105 centimeters.
  • Original resource at: Bavarian State Library.
  • Content in Latin.
  • Description based on data extracted from World Digital Library, which may be extracted from partner institutions.

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Portolan Charts

1505

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Portolan Charts

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