Asiae Nova Descriptio

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Title

Asiae Nova Descriptio

A new depiction of Asia

Creators/Contributors

Ortelius, Abraham (1527-1598)

Hogenberg, Franz (1535-1590) (engraver)

Date Issued

1575

Notes

Appeared in Ortelius’ Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (1570). This is from the second state of the plate, as indicated by the lower-case "f" in "la farfana" to the east of Japan. The second state was used from 1574-1612.

On verso: Text: Asia

Geographic Areas

Asia

Language

Latin

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Venable2021-072

Type/Format

cartographic