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Nova, et itegra universi orbis descriptio [cartographic material]

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Item

Date:

1535.

Reference:

R11981-450-4-E, Volume number: 5

Item no. (creator):

Alexander E. MacDonald Canadiana Collection Item #5

Local class no.:

H3/10000/1835

Type of material:

Maps and cartographic material

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

3986001

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Alexander E. MacDonald Canadiana Collection

World maps

Nova, et itegra universi orbis descriptio
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Date(s):

1535.

Place of creation:

France

Place of printing:

[Paris]

Extent:

1 map : mounted on cardboard folder, ill., hand col. ; 27 x 35 cm.

Language of material:

Latin

Scope and content:

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Double-cordiform map with North American continent an extension of Asian mainland. Earliest recognizable depiction of continuous east coast of North America on printed map. West coast of Mexico, although continuous with Asia, is earliest record on a printed map of the discoveries of Hernando Cortes.

Provenance:

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Fine, Oronce, 1494-1555

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Printer: Wechel, Christian, 1495-1554

Biography/Administrative history:

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Fine, Oronce, 1494-1555 : Renaissance astronomer, mathematican, teacher, cartographer, illustrator and wood engraver from the Dauphinais area of France. Wrote theoretical works on many subjects including astronomy, astrology, mathematics and music. His famous map " Nova, et integra universi orbis descriptio" a woodcut double-cordiform world map, first appeared in 1531 with at least 6 states being produced up to 1555.

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General note:

Woodcut engraving.
Title taken from banner across map in other reference sources. This copy missing most of title.
Banner appearing along bottom reads" Pars borelais par vv stralis"
This double cordiform map includes a decorative border depicting sea creatures and flora.
This state of the map was printed by "Christianus Weche"
Pictorial relief.

Note on the state of conservation:

This map is torn and missing the southern hemisphere.It has been mounted on a protective cardboard folder.

Custodial history:

Part of the Alexander E. MacDonald Canadiana Collection purchased by the Public Archives of Canada in 1981.

Citation/reference note:

Shirley, Entry 66, Ricard B. Arkway Inc. Catalog 54 World Maps, c. 1200-1700, entry 11.

Cartographic math data:

Scale indeterminate : double cordiform projection (W 180°--E 180°/N 90° --S 90°)

Availability of other formats note:

The microfiche version is NMC 8212

Exhibitions note:

This map was part of an exhibition held at The Royal Ontario Museum, March 1954 entitled "The Discovery & Mapping of the Great Lakes 'Sweet Water' 1522-1703 showcasing MacDonald's Collection.

Date of issue:

Date of issue based on date appearing in the information panel at bottom of map.

Related material:

For other copies or states see: H3/10000/1531 (State 1) (NMC 8175) ; Mikan 4147467

Subject heading:

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World - Maps - Early works to 1600

Source:

Private

Other accession no.:

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80101/245 CA
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Cartographic material

[Consultation90 Open]
Original can be viewed in the presence of an early cartographic archivist

Microfiche NMC8212

[Consultation 90 Open]

Volume [R11981]

[Consultation 90 Open]

5 Item no. assigned by LAC 5

[Consultation 90 Open]

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