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Map of Euboea (Evia; a Greek island near Athens) with place names in Italian. Sea monsters in the water. Eight-pointed compass rose styled with rounded points. Italian text from book of origin on verso.

Classification

cartography

Date Made

1576-01-02

Legal Status

PERMANENT COLLECTION

Major Collection

Hart Nautical

Maker

Porro, Girolamo; Calignani, Simon; Angelieri, Giorgio

Materials

ink; laid paper; mounting

Measurements

5 in x 6 1/2 in

Place Made

Italy: Venice

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