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Cyprus Insula

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Published in one of Jansson's atlases between the years of 1638 and 1675. Cartouche: Swan drawn throne boat. Coats of arms of Ottoman and Greek rulers. MS notes: 131 37. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving.
Type
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Date
[1638-1675]
Call number
280375
Creator
Blaeu, Willem Janszoon (1571-1638)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions
38 x 50 cm
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