De lnsulis. A map of unidentified islands. Caribbean. SEBASTIAN MÜNSTER 1572

De lnsulis. A map of unidentified islands. Caribbean. SEBASTIAN MÜNSTER 1572

Product SKU: P-7-019106

Price £95.00

De lnsulis [A map of unidentified islands] by Sebastian Münster (1572). Antique 16th century woodcut print, 28.0 x 18.0cm, 11 x 7.25 inches

CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: De lnsulis [A map of unidentified islands]

Although largely based on Ptolemy's work, the map incorporates some of the more recent Portuguese discoveries. The outlines of the Indian subcontinent, between the Indus and the Ganges rivers are now in a more recognizable form, with "Zaylon" (Sri Lanka) correctly shown as an island. The Portuguese outpost of Goa and Calicut, the first place where Vasco da Gama landed in 1497, are depicted. Further to the east "Taprobana" is also designated as "Sumatra.". The Portuguese trading port of "Malaqua" is shown. Java is depicted as two separate islands. "Moloca," center of the spice island trade and the object of considerable conflict between Spain and Portugal, is shown. The resolution of the dispute was the official purpose of Magellan's epic circumnavigation. The treatment of "Cathay" (China) is consistent with the writings of Marco Polo and other Venetian travellers.

DATE PRINTED: 1572    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 28.0 x 18.0cm, 11 x 7.25 inches (Medium)

TYPE: Antique 16th century woodcut print

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is Latin text and/or images printed on the reverse side

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Sebastian Münster

PROVENANCE: "Cosmographiae Universalis Lib VI. In Quibus Iuxta Certioris Fidei Scriptores…" Authore Sebastiano Munstero. Cum Gratia & Privilegio Caes. Maiest. Basileae, ex Officina Henricpetrina

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