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Description
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The middle meridian is 70, the rest are inclined unto this by reason of the 20 45 parallels. [cart. with arms of Turkey]. Are to be sold by Tho. Basset in Fleet Street & Ric: Chiswell in St. Pauls Churchyard [cart. low l. h.] A copy of Hondius map of 1606 covering 40°-100°E. 10°-50°N. Ten pictures showing dress and 8 town plans.English text on verso. Scale: The Germa miles, 90. The Italian miles, 360. Size: 39 x 51 cm. [plate]. 34.50 x 4.40 cm. [map] Published in 1626 and reprinted in 1631 and 1662., The top features 8 bird's eye views of the cities Famagusta, Damascus, Cairo, Jerusalem, Constantinople, Rhodes, Alexandria and Ormus, and side borders each of 5 costumed figures from the Ottoman Empire, Relief shown pictorially, Main Heritage Display General, HC.MAP.01001, Print Map, Item-ID: i11402660, BIB-ID: 1172609, In: [In: "A Prospect of the most famous parts of the World." fol. 35]. |
