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A New Map of Asia

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Kashnor notes, "One of the earliest English maps. It shows the Philippines and the passage by North-west America as Strait of Uries in latitude 48." Kashnor dates as ca. 1675. Cartouche: Russian and Asian men. Coat of arms of East India Co.. "To the Right Worshipfull the Governor Deputy and Committees of the Honble. EastIndia Company This new map of Asia, according to the best and latest Observations and Discoveries is most humbly Presented and Dedicated by John Ogilby Esq., His Majesties Cosmographer." Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Watermark: LM Shield. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS note: 749.
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Date
ca. 1675
Call number
105:749 M
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