Americae Sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio (Reproduction), 1570

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 24 x 17.5 in.

Language:

English .

Abstract:

Reproduction of map of the Western Hemisphere by Abraham Ortelius, dated 1570. Caption Title: "The New World by Abraham Ortelius, 1570." 1 of 6 in a portfolio, published by Rand McNally. Portfolio accompanied by cover sheet entitled "A Portfolio of Six Antique Maps."

Indexed terms

Places:

United States -- Maps -- Early works to 1800 -- Facsimiles