Virginiæ partis australis, et Floridæ partis orientalis, interjacentiumque regionum Nova Descriptio, 1662

Location of collection:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)

560 Drillfield Dr.

Newman Library, Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001

Contact for questions and access:

Email: specref@vt.edu

Phone: (540) 231-6308

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Summary

Extent:

0.1 Cubic Feet 20 x 23 in.

Creator:

Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673

Language:

Latin .

Abstract:

Map is likely illustrated by Joan Blaeu, though no name appears on the map itself. Contains two compass roses, three sailing ships, two cherubs holding a banner containing the map's scale, and illustrations of native peoples. On reverse, Latin text from unidentified book, from which the map was removed.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Maps (documents)

Places:

United States -- Maps
Virginia -- Maps