Polus Antarcticus [cartographic material] /

Hemispherical map, with notes, centred on the South Pole to the Tropic of Capricorn; includes southern parts of South America and South Africa and the west and south coasts of Australia. Relief and vegetation shown pictorially.; Corners are filled with native scenes, including animals, birds, boats...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664.
Other Authors: Jansson, Jan, 1588-1664. Novus atlas.
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: [Amsterdami, 1638]. 1638
Subjects:
Australia > Maps > Early works to 1800
Antarctica > Maps > Early works to 1800
South America > Maps > Early works to 1800
South Pole
Terra Australis
Antarc*
Antarctica
antarcticus
South pole
Online Access:http://nla.gov.au/nla.map-rm85
Description
Summary:Hemispherical map, with notes, centred on the South Pole to the Tropic of Capricorn; includes southern parts of South America and South Africa and the west and south coasts of Australia. Relief and vegetation shown pictorially.; Corners are filled with native scenes, including animals, birds, boats and a representation of a penguin and of a penguin being hunted. Title in cartouche.; At centre of map: Terra Australis Incognita.; From: Atlas novus / Johannes Janssonius and Hernricus Hondius. Amsterdami, 1638.; Koeman/van der Krogt, 1:401.3A (98) 5G; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.map-rm85.

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