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Nova et accurata Poli Arctici et terrarum circum iacentium descriptio Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664

Description

Engraved print, hand-coloured. Contains two large cartouches depicting human and animal figures.

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Title
Nova et accurata Poli Arctici et terrarum circum iacentium descriptio
Alternate Title
New and accurate description of the Arctic Pole and the surrounding territories
Creator
Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664
Publisher
Amsterdam : Joannem Janssonium
Date Issued
[1650]
Description
Engraved print, hand-coloured. Contains two large cartouches depicting human and animal figures.
Extent
1 map ; 39 x 52 cm
Geographic Location
North Pole ; Arctic regions
Genre
Maps
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
Latin
Notes
Note that cartuoche and cartographic engravings are substantially similar to those found in mccormick_60. Jansson, Jan. Cinquiesme partie du Grand atlas, contenant une parfaicte description du monde maritime. Amsterdam: Joannem Janssonium, 1650.
Information found in Nova et accurata Poli Arctici et terrarum circum iacentium descriptio [cartographic material]. National Library of Australia Catalogue.
Identifier
G3270 1650 .J3; mccormick_058
Collection
Andrew McCormick Maps and Prints
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Andrew McCormick Maps and Prints
Date Available
2013-04-01
Provider
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
Rights
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books & Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca/
Catalogue Record
http://resolve.library.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/catsearch?bid=2801494
AIP UUID
1b1386eb-5c52-48e0-b459-d41e2d5356e0
DOI
10.14288/1.0023415
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Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books & Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca/