Magini. "America." 1713
Magini. "America." 1713
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From the first edition of a rare geographical lexicon by Alphonsus Lasor a Varea. Published in 1713, Universus Terrarum Orbis Scriptorum Calamo Delineatus contained geographical information on various locations around the world arranged in alphabetical order like a dictionary. This map of the western hemisphere by Giovanni Antonia Magini on page 43 is clearly derived from Ortelius’ map of America. Sheet approx. 13 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches; inset map 5 x 6 3/4 inches at neatlines. Ref: Burden 93.