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Map of Scio (Chios, a Greek island on the Anatolian coast; one of the possible birthplaces of the poet Homer) with place names in Italian. Sea monsters in the water. Eight-pointed compass rose. Italian text from book of origin on verso.


cartography
1576-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Porro, Girolamo; Calignani, Simon; Angelieri, Giorgio
ink; laid paper; mounting
5 in x 6 1/2 in
Italy: Venice