Septentrionalium Partium Nova Tabula
Date1574
Names
Ruscelli, Girolamo, 1500?-1566
(cartographer)
Format
Map depicting the mythical island of Frisland. It is based on the writings of Nicolo Zeno, a 16th Century Venetian Noble, who reported that he had found family journals describing voyages and exploration in the 14th Century. Also depicts other mythical islands such as Estotiland, and Icaria.
Country:Norway
Region or district:North America
Medium
Dimensions21.5 cm x 29.5 cm (8 7/16 in. x 11 5/8 in.)
Language
ProvenanceGift of George Weston Limited 2002
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights
Public Domain
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Call Number / Accession Number912-19632-R79-WESTON-1
Dewey Number912.19632 R79 (Weston donation maps drawer, map #1)
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