Asiæ pars Avstralis insulæ indicae cvm svis naturæ dotibvs

The map focuses on the islands of Southeast Asia showing Sri Lanka, Marianna Islands and New Guinea. The northern coastline of Australia (Nova Hollandia) is also shown. This map is notable for depicting the region's strange and fabulous creatures. A hugh compass rose fills the Indian Ocean and the seas are filled with sea monsters and flying fish. -- Dealer's description

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Title

Asiæ pars Avstralis insulæ indicae cvm svis naturæ dotibvs

Creator

Scherer, Heinrich, 1628-1704

Subject

Geographical areas and countries
Southeast Asia--Maps--Early works to 1800
East Indies--Maps--Early works to 1800

Publisher

1702 / 1710

Digital Description

application/pdf, 3762 KB, 1 map : engraved, hand color

Digitised images, All rights reserved, National Library Board Singapore, 2014