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  1. Title: Carte de L'Isle de Ceylan

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale approximately 1:1,250,000 (E 78°30'--E 82°30'/N 10°30'--5°30'). Relief shown pictorially; depths shown by soundings. Primemeridian: Ferro. Bar scales given in"lieues marines de France et d'Angleterre,""lieues marines d'Espagne," and"lieues communes d'Allemagne". Watermark. 40.1 x 55 centimeters Scale approximately 1:1,250,000 Ames Library of South Asia Maps

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  2. Title: L'Espagne. Dressee sur la description qui en a ete faite par Rodrigo Mendez Sylva et sur plusieurs Relations et cartes manuscrites ou imprimees de ce Royaume. Rectifiees par les observations de Mrs. de l'Academie des Sciences & autres astronomes. Par G. de l'Isle, Geographe. A Paris, chez l'Auteur sur le Quai de l'Horloge, avec Privilege du Roy pour 20. ans, 1701. Berey sculpsit (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of a map of Spain and Portugal created in 1701. The original map appears in "(Atlas de Geographie)." The historic map layers in the Google Earth Rumsey Map Collection have been selected by David Rumsey from his large collection of historical maps, as well as some from other collections with which he collaborates. All the maps contain rich information about the past and represent a sampling of time periods, scales, and cartographic art, resulting in visual history stories that only old maps can tell. Each map has been georeferenced by Rumsey, thus creating unique digital map images that allow the old maps to appear in their correct places on the modern globe. Some of the maps fit perfectly in their modern spaces, while othersgenerally earlier period mapsreveal interesting geographical misconceptions of their time. Cultural features on the maps can be compared to the modern satellite views using the slider bars to adjust transparency. The result is an exploration of time as well as space, a marriage of historic cartographic masterpieces with innovative contemporary software tools.

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  3. Title: Nieuwe Kaart van het Eyland Japan, 1724-1726 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Nieuwe Kaart van het Eyland Japan. It was published by: J. van Braam et G. onder de Linden Amsterdam between 1724 and 1726. Scale ca. 1:2,500,000. Map in Dutch. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the WGS 1984 World Mercator (EPSG: 3395) coordinate system. All map features and collar and inset information are shown as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of geographies, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  4. Title: Nieuwe kaart van Choromandel ende Malabar

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale approximately 1:2,300,000 ; (E 72°17'00"--E 84°50'00"/N 19°00'00"--N 8°00'00"). Relief shown pictorially. Date from previous call number. Shows southern India and northern Sri Lanka. In Dutch. 50 x 58 centimeters Scale approximately 1:2,300,000 Ames Library of South Asia Maps

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  5. Title: Coast, Northwest Africa, 1654 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: De Cust van Barbaria, Gualata, Arguyn, en Geneheo, van Capo S. Vincente tot Capo Verde, from the Frederik de Wit's untitled Dutch Sea Atlas. It was published by Frederick de Widt, inde Calverstraat by den Dam, inde 3 Crabben in 1654. Scale [ca. 1:6,000,000]. Covers the coast of northwest Africa. Map in Dutch.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84) coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows coastal features such as harbors, inlets, rocks, channels, points, coves, shoals, islands, and more. Includes also selected land features such as cities and towns, and other points of interest.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  6. Title: Hamburg, Germany, 1651 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Grundtri? der edlen weitberumbte Statt Hamburg Anno 1651 [by] Matthias & Nicolaus Peters, Goldtschmide gebr. Hus. sculps.; inscribit Iohannes Mejerus. It was published by Matthias & Nicolaus Peters in [1651]. Scale [ca. 1:3,760]. Map in German and Latin. Covers Hamburg, Germany.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the WGS84 UTM Zone 32N coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as roads, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, fortification, ground cover, and more. Relief is shown by hachures. Includes index.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from The Harvard Map Collection as part of the Imaging the Urban Environment project. Maps selected for this project represent major urban areas and cities of the world, at various time periods. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features at a large scale. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and purposes.

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  7. Title: Landtcarte von Dithmarschen anno 1559 Landtcarte von Dithmarschen anno 1651

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially.; Includes illustrations and "Notarum Explication" with pictorial symbols indicating churches, cities, town, and other features.; Lower right corner: "Matthias & Nicolaus Peters, Goldtschmide gbr. Huf. Sculpf."; Dedications in Latin signed "Iohannes Mejer"; one map's dedication includes year 1651.; Text in Latin on verso: page 181 and page 182 ("Ditmarsia"). each map 29 x 40 centimeters, on sheet 56 x 65 centimeters Scale approximately 1:125,000 General Map Collection

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  8. Title: Jerusalem die heilige viereckete Stadt, in Grund gelegt und eigentlich abgemalet

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    Summary: Woodcut. Bird's-eye view of Jerusalem; relief shown pictorially. German text on verso with caption title: Jerusalem; p. 25, 28. From: Bünting, Heinrich. Itinerarium Sacrae Scripturae. Helmstadt : Jacobus Lucius, 1582. Part I, p. 26-27. Second edition. First edition published in 1581. An imaginary plan. Historic Maps copy accompanied by certificate of guarantee signed by Roger P. Schupack, Purveyor of Antique Maps, Engravings and Prints.

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  9. Title: Die gantze Welt in ein Kleberblat, welches ist der Stadt Hannover, meines lieben Vaterlandes Wapen

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Appears in Bünting's Itinerarium Sacrae Scripturae. In top left margin: 4. In top right margin: 5. The world is portrayed as a clover leaf. Signature mark: ij.

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  10. Title: Carte particuliere du fleuve Saint Louis dressée sur les lieux avec les noms des sauvages du pais, des marchandises qu'on y porte &qu'on en reçoit & des animaux, insectes poissons, oiseaux, arbres & fruits des parties septentrioes & méridiones de ce pais.

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    Summary: Photostatic copy. Map bordered by tables listing Indian nations and animals of Canada. Chatelain copy of Lahontan's 1703 map of Canada. Above neat line at right: Tom VI. no. 21 pag: 90. Copy 2 in: Chatelain, Zacharias. Atlas historique ..., [1708-1720], vol. 6, p. 90. 1 map: photostat; 32 x 37 cm.

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  11. Title: Mappe-monde: dressée sur les observations de Mrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences et quelques autres et sur les memoires les plus recens. A son altesse royale Monseigneur Le Duc de Chartes; par ...G. de L'Isle, Geographe; gravé par Berey.

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    Summary: Shows the world as double hemisphere and includes national boundaries and major cities. Shows routes of Magellan, Dampier, Tasman, le Maire, Gaetan, Olivier, Dudley, Medaña, Gallegos and Schouten. Relief shown pictorially. Decorative cartouche, including banner with note about map. Prime meridian: Ferro. 1 map: hand col.; 35 x 65 on sheet 52 x 69 cm.

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  12. Title: Carte de France ou sont marquez les triangles qui ont servi à déterminer la Meridiene de Paris

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially.

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  13. Title: Coasts, Mediterranean Sea Region, 1709 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Carte de la mer Mediterranee : presentee a Monseigneur le Bailli de Noailles, Lieutenant General des Galeres de France, par Nicolas Therin et H. Michelot, pilotes entretenus sur les Galeres du Roy. It was published by Chez Pierre Mortier, ca. 1709. Scale [ca. 1:3,600,000]. Covers Mediterranean Sea and coasts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Map in French. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the World Miller Cylindrical projected coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as drainage, cities and other human settlements, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Includes index.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  14. Title: Warsaw, Poland, 1772 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan de Varsovie, lev? par ordre de son exece. Mr. Ct. Bielinski Grand Marechal de la couronne ; dedi? ? son exce. Mr. Le Dte. Wielhorski Gd. aitre d'Hot?l du G.D. de Lithuanie Sarofte de Kaminiec par son tr?s hble. et tr?s obt. serviteur Rizzi Zannoni ; grav? par Chalmandrier ; Arrivet fecit. It was published in 1772. Scale [ca 1:17,000]. Covers Warsaw, Poland. Map in French.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'Pulkovo 1942 Adjust 1958 Poland Zone II' coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map.This map shows features such as roads, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, fortification, ground cover, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes index, aerial view: Vue de Varsovi du c?t? de la Viscule, and views of individual buildings.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from The Harvard Map Collection as part of the Imaging the Urban Environment project. Maps selected for this project represent major urban areas and cities of the world, at various time periods. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features at a large scale. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and purposes.

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  15. Title: Madrid, Spain, 1761 (Image 1 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan geometrico y historico de la villa de Madrid y sus contornos = Plan geometrique et historique de la ville de Madrid et de ses environs, grave par N. Chalmandrier. It was published by N. Chalmandrier in 1761. Scale [ca. 1:3,500]. Map in Spanish and French. This layer is image 1 of 4 total images of the four sheet source map, representing the northwest portion of the map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the European Datum 1950, UTM Zone 30N coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as roads, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, ground cover, and more. Relief is shown by hachures and pictorially. Includes index. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from The Harvard Map Collection as part of the Imaging the Urban Environment project. Maps selected for this project represent major urban areas and cities of the world, at various time periods. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features at a large scale. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and purposes.

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  16. Title: Madrid, Spain, 1761 (Image 3 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan geometrico y historico de la villa de Madrid y sus contornos = Plan geometrique et historique de la ville de Madrid et de ses environs, grave par N. Chalmandrier. It was published by N. Chalmandrier in 1761. Scale [ca. 1:3,500]. Map in Spanish and French. This layer is image 3 of 4 total images of the four sheet source map, representing the southeast portion of the map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the European Datum 1950, UTM Zone 30N coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as roads, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, ground cover, and more. Relief is shown by hachures and pictorially. Includes index. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from The Harvard Map Collection as part of the Imaging the Urban Environment project. Maps selected for this project represent major urban areas and cities of the world, at various time periods. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features at a large scale. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and purposes.

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  17. Title: Madrid, Spain, 1761 (Image 2 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan geometrico y historico de la villa de Madrid y sus contornos = Plan geometrique et historique de la ville de Madrid et de ses environs, grave par N. Chalmandrier. It was published by N. Chalmandrier in 1761. Scale [ca. 1:3,500]. Map in Spanish and French. This layer is image 2 of 4 total images of the four sheet source map, representing the southwest portion of the map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the European Datum 1950, UTM Zone 30N coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as roads, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, ground cover, and more. Relief is shown by hachures and pictorially. Includes index. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from The Harvard Map Collection as part of the Imaging the Urban Environment project. Maps selected for this project represent major urban areas and cities of the world, at various time periods. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features at a large scale. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and purposes.

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  18. Title: Madrid, Spain, 1761 (Image 4 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan geometrico y historico de la villa de Madrid y sus contornos = Plan geometrique et historique de la ville de Madrid et de ses environs, grave par N. Chalmandrier. It was published by N. Chalmandrier in 1761. Scale [ca. 1:3,500]. Map in Spanish and French. This layer is image 4 of 4 total images of the four sheet source map, representing the northeast portion of the map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the European Datum 1950, UTM Zone 30N coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as roads, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, ground cover, and more. Relief is shown by hachures and pictorially. Includes index. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from The Harvard Map Collection as part of the Imaging the Urban Environment project. Maps selected for this project represent major urban areas and cities of the world, at various time periods. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features at a large scale. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and purposes.

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  19. Title: Carte nouvelle de l'Amerique angloise

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: Relief shown pictorially. Author attribution based on LC's cataloging of earlier variant of same title, and Cumming 129, published "chez Pierre Mortier Libraire," 1700. J. Covens and C. Mortier began operating as a firm in 1721--Stock catalogs of maps and atlases by Covens & Mortier, p. 11. Originally printed on 2 sheets. Includes inset of Boston harbor area. Scale approximately 1:6,000,000

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  20. Title: Le Canada, ou Nouvelle France, &c

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: Relief shown pictorially. Title in decorated cartouche. Appeared in editions of Nicolas Sanson, Cartes générales de toutes les parties du monde (Paris, 1658) and Nicolas Sanson, Cartes générales de la géographie ancienne et nouvelle (Paris, 1675). Scale not given

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