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MapPalestina, siue Terrae Sanctae descriptio
Palestina, sive Terrae Sanctae descriptio Relief shown pictorially. Oriented with north to the left. Includes an inset view of Jerusalem and 18 indexed biblical scenes at top and bottom of sheet. Exhibition: Jordanian Display, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., May 25-27, 2005. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.- Contributor: Jansson, Jan
- Date: 1650
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MapNova et accvrata Poli Arctici : et terrarum circum iacentium descriptio. Coloring with water colors and illumination with gold and silver ascribed to D.J. v. Santen. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Acquisitions control no. 2-81 Vault
- Contributor: Jansson, Jan - Santen, Dirck Jansz Van
- Date: 1650-01-01
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MapThe figure of the World. In upper right corner: p. 2. includes text and 4 diagrams. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. LC copy has red-bordered label affixed to verso, with 516/1 written in ink. Left margin trimmed.
- Date: 1650
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MapThe Most Recent and Most Accurate Description of All of America.
Novissima et accuratissima totius Americae descriptio Little is known about Dutch cartographer Jacob Meurs, born about 1619. He was a map publisher, engraver, and bookseller in Arnhem, and later in Amsterdam. After his death, his wife, known simply as the Widow Meurs, continued his business. This map, claiming to be the "most recent and most accurate description" of the Americas, closely follows Nicolas Sanson's contemporary map of the New World,...- Contributor: Meurs, Jacob Van
- Date: 1650-01-01
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