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Europa 1586 (Reproduction) 0.1 Cubic Feet 18 x 24 in.

Waghenaer, Lucas Janszoon, 1534 or 1535-1606
Reproduction of nautical map of Europe, dated 1586, and taken from "Spieghel der Leewaert" ("The Mariner's Mirror"), an early book of nautical maps by Dutch cartographer Lucas Janszoon Waghenaer. Brightly colored, with ships and sea monsters pictured. The various countries are identified with heraldic crests.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Galliae (Reproduction) 0.1 Cubic Feet 18 x 24.25 in.

Hondius, Hendrik, 1597-1651
Reproduction of antique map of France, undated. Map is lightly tinted, with a great variety of detail showing features of the various major regions of France, which are all indicated on the map.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Glocestria Ducatus Vulgo Glocestershire (Reproduction) 0.1 Cubic Feet 20 x 24 in.

Blaeu, Joan, 1596-1673
Reproduction of map of Gloucestershire in England ("Glocestria Dvcatvs Vulgo Glocester shire"), by Dutch cartographer Johan Blaeu, son of the famous Dutch cartographer Willem Blaeu (1571 – 1638). Colored, text in Latin. Dated 1648. Map contains detailed illustrations of various coats of arms.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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