Collection search - Typus Orbis Terrarum [cartographic material] Ad imitationem magnae Universalis Gerardi Mercatoris compendiosa haec Orbis descriptio facta, cuius secybdum tam veturi qua neotericoy supputatione 5400 Miliara Germanica ambitus complectitur

Record information – Brief
1
Typus Orbis Terrarum [cartographic material] Ad imitationem magnae Universalis Gerardi Mercatoris compendiosa haec Orbis descriptio facta, cuius secybdum tam veturi qua neotericoy supputatione 5400 Miliara Germanica ambitus complectitur

Hierarchical level:

Item

Date:

1596.].

Reference:

R11981-468-1-E, Volume number: 28

Item no. (creator):

Alexander E. MacDonald Canadiana Collection # 28

Local class no.:

H3/10000/[1596]

Type of material:

Maps and cartographic material

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

4153288

Context of this record:

Show detail Hide detail

Alexander E. MacDonald Canadiana Collection

World maps

Typus Orbis Terrarum
Link to this record

Add to My Research

Link to this record

This link identifies the web page describing this particular record. Unlike the temporary link in your browser, this link will allow you to access, and reference, this page in the future. To link to this descriptive record, copy and paste the URL where ever needed (wiki, blog, document).

Sign in

Sign in to start saving records using My Research

Sign in
Record information – Details
Date(s):

1596.].

Place:

[Cologne :

Place of creation:

Germany

Publisher:

Apud Lambertum Andreae,

Extent:

1 map : ill., b.& w. ; 20 x 30 cm on sheet 28 x 37 cm.

Language of material:

Latin

Scope and content:

Show detail Hide detail

The North American continent is shown overly large and South America is depicted with the incorrect bulge on the western coast. In the north Atlantic are the mythical islands of 'Groclant', 'Thule', 'Frischlant', and 'S. Brandam' around Greenland. Large landmasses are shown at both poles, and there is a distinct Northern Passage to Asia, although it is partially hidden by a cartouche with text acknowledging Gerard Mercator and stating that there are 5400 German miles around the earth. Sea monsters fill the oceans. Title above and a quotation from Cicero at bottom.
Additional name(s):

Show detail Hide detail

Botero, Giovanni, 1540-1617

Publisher: Frischlin, Nicodemus, 1547-1590
Additional information:

Show detail Hide detail

General note:

Show detail Hide detail

Pictorial relief.
Illustrated with decorative cartouche and sea monsters appearing in the oceans.
Following text appears at the bottom the map and is attributed to Cicero: "Quid ei potest videri magnun in rebus humanis, cui aeter nitas omnis totiusque mundi nota sit magnitudo."
Publication information taken from information appearing on the verso,
"Partitio magnitudinis universi orbis iniugera terrae, et significatio, Quanta eorum par colatur habiteturq; nempe 13 miliartia 134. milliones 278 milla iugeru, quae in omnes quaturor orbes partes diuideuntur: Quo fine recensentur omnes Europe, Asia, Africie et Americe, Provincie indicaturq, quot Iugera unaguag, earum prouinciarum um contineat : Deniq ; demonstratur omnes numerous simulsupputatos ad summom 131342780000. Iugerum accedere: Quod seire incundim simul & utile est utuniuseulusque Provniciae potentia, ex Iugerum numero & loci capacitate, fundique fertilitate aestimari prossit.
Coloniae, A pud Lambertum Andreae, Anno XCVI

Edition 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.

Custodial history:

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

Citation/reference note:

Shirley, Entry 190.

Cartographic math data:

Scale indeterminate.

Availability of other formats note:

The microfiche version is NMC10026 (Text)

Date of issue:

Date of issue taken from information appearing on verso and from Shirley, entry 190.

Container note(s):

Show detail Hide detail

28 : Former container label was "10000 WORLD [1596]"

Subject heading:

Show detail Hide detail

World - Maps - Early works to 1600

Source:

Private

Other accession no.:

Show detail Hide detail

80101/245 CA
Ordering and viewing options

Conditions of access:

Show detail Hide detail

Cartographic material

[Consultation90 Open]
Original can be viewed in the presence of an early cartographic archivist. Microfiche version is open

Microfiche NMC10026

[Consultation 90 Open]

Volume [R11981] 28

[Consultation 90 Open]

Terms of use:

Show detail Hide detail

Credit: Library and Archives Canada.

You can order materials in advance to be ready for you when you visit. You will need a user card to do this.

Cannot visit us on site? You can purchase a copy to be sent to you. Some restrictions may apply.

Report a problem on this page

Date modified:: 2024-06-12