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Silesiae Ducatus Nova et accurata descriptio

Description: Centered on the Oder River. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS note: K. White.
Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Date: [1630-1644]
Call number: 280376
Creator: Jansson, Johannes(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 39 x 50 cm
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