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  1. Title: Carta particolare della nuoua Belgia é parte della nuoua Anglia

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    Summary: La longitudine cominc[i]a da l'Isola di Pico d'Asores. 46 x 37 centimeters Scale not given General Map Collection

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  2. Title: Carta particolare del Golfo di Bengala eè Pegu che comincia con il il capo Mastilipatan eè finisce con la punta Domurco : d'Asia Carta V.

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale not given. Detailed map of the Gulf of Bengal and Pegu which commences with Cape Mastilipatan and finishes with Point Domurco, showing coastal towns, harbours and islands."L.°6°" Title from decorative cartouche. Includes a decorative compass rose. In lower left margin: AF Lucini, fece."La Longitudine comincia da L'Isole di Picho e' di Azores." Plate [80] from volume 2 of: Arcano del mare / Ruberto Dudleo. In Fiorenza : Nella nuova stamperia per Guiseppe Cocchini all'insegnia della stella, 1661. Scale not given. Ames Library of South Asia Maps

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  3. Title: Questa carta contiene la costa dell'India Orientale con la costa Coramendell eè l'Isola di Zerlan eè finisce con la parte Tramon

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale not given. This map includes the Eastern coast of India with the Coramendal Coast and the Island of Ceylon and finishes with the northern part of Sumatra, showing coastal towns, harbours and islands."L.°6°" Title from decorative cartouche. Includes a decorative compass rose. In lower left margin: AF Lucini, fece."La Longitudine comincia da L'Isole di Picho e' di Azores." Plate [77] from volume 2 of: Arcano del mare / Ruberto Dudleo. In Fiorenza : Nella nuova stamperia per Guiseppe Cocchini all'insegnia della stella, 1661. In Italian. Scale not given. Ames Library of South Asia Maps

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  4. Title: Carta particolare della parte ocidentale della nuova Spagnia, è del la California

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    Summary: Map of Pacific Coast of Mexico from Costa Piana to C. della Costa; relief shown by soundings. Plate 31 from: Dell'arcano del mare / di D. Ruberto Dudleo ... In Firenze : Nella stamperia di Francesco Onofri, 1646-1647. "La longitudine comincia da l'Isola di Pico d'Asores." "D'America cata XXXI."

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  5. Title: Carta particolare della America è parte maestrale dal C. di Cedros

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    Summary: Map of Pacific coast of Mexico from C. de San Pietro to Costa Piana; relief shown by soundings. "La longitudine comincia da l'Isola di Pico d'Asores." "D'America carta XXXII." Plate 32 from: Dell'arcano del mare / di D. Ruberto Dudleo ... In Firenze : Nella stamperia di Francesco Onofri, 1646-1647.

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  6. Title: Physical and Political Map, Venezuela, ca. 1887 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Mapa físico y político de los estados unidos de Venezuela. It was published by Foment Ministerium ca. 1887. Scale [ca. 1:5,208,333]; 250 km = 4,8 cm. Map in Spanish. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the South America Lambert Conformal Conic 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. Relief shown by hachures. Includes also inset maps showing railroads from Caracas to Sta. Lucia and to La Guaira, the location of Venezuela in South America and mining districts of Yuruari. Ancillary map shows the Venezuela-Guyana border established by Robert Schomburgk. 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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  7. Title: Hispalensis conventus delineatio

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    Summary: Andalusia section of southern Spain. Latin and Spanish. "Privilegio Imp. et Regis maesti." Pictorial relief. Latin text on verso with caption title: Hispalensis conventus, sive Andaluziae pars; p. 18. Probably issued in: Theatrum orbis terrarum ... Antverpiae : Plantin, 1592. This map was used in Latin editions of the Theatrum from 1592 to 1609. cf. Broecke, M.P.R. van den. Ortelius atlas maps.

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  8. Title: United States, Pictorial Map, 1941 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: America the wonderland : a pictorial map of the United States, designed and drawn by Ernest Dudley Chase. It was published by E.D. Chase in 1941. Scale [ca. 1:6,400,000]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the North America Lambert Conformal Conic projection. 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 is a pictorial map showings features such as drainage, cities and other human settlements, points of interest and landmarks shown pictorially, territorial and state boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Includes illustrations.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps of North America 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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  9. Title: Mercator map of the world united : a pictorial history of transport and communications and paths to permanent peace

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    Summary: Scale not given; 1 map: color; 39 x 92 cm World maps

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  10. Title: World wonders : a pictorial map

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    Summary: Scale not given; 1 map; 42 x 60 cm, on sheet 52 x 68 cm World maps

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  11. Title: Inca Empire, South America, 1873 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Ttahuantin-Suyu, or, the empire of the Yncas (except Quito and Chile) : in its four great divisions of Chincha-Suyu, Cunti-Suyu, Anti-Suyu, Colla-Suyu : with their tribes and ayllus or lineages, also the routes of the Ynca conquerors by Clements R. Markham ; Trel. Saunders Geogr. It was published for the Journal of the Royal Geographical Society in 1873. Scale [ca. 1:3,000,000]. Covers the territory of the former Inca Empire, South America.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'World Mercator' projection. 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, Inca territories, routes of conquerors, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown by shading and hachures. Inset: An enlarged map of the cradle of the Ynca race.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection and the Harvard University Library as part of the Open Collections Program at Harvard University project: Organizing Our World: Sponsored Exploration and Scientific Discovery in the Modern Age. Maps selected for the project correspond to various expeditions and represent a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and purposes.

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  12. Title: Map of Tripoli and the Cyrenaica : to accompany the Bibliography of the Barbary states

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. Tripoli and the Cyrenaica published as pt. 1 of of The bibliography of the Barbary states. London, 1889 (RSG supplementary papers).

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  13. Title: Europae in tabula geographica delineatio, ca. 1709 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Europae in tabula geographica delineatio : admentem novissimorum eorumque optimorum geographorum emendata, indicibus utilissimis aucta et adusum tyronum imprimis geographicorum variis compendiosae methodi adminiculis accomodata. It was published by: ex officina Petri Schenkii ca. 1709. Scale ca. [1:10,500,000]. Map in Latin. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Europe Lambert Conformal Conic (EPSG: 102014) 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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  14. Title: Exactissima totius archipelagi nec non Graeciae tabula, ca. 1684 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Exactissima totius archipelagi nec non Graeciae tabula : in qua omnes subjacentes regiones et insulae distincte ostenduntur. It was published by: N. Visscher ca. 1684. Scale approximately ca. 1:2,150,000. Map in Latin. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Europe Lambert Conformal Conic (EPSG: 102014) 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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  15. Title: Exactissima totius archipelagi nec non Graeciae tabula, ca. 1690 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Exactissima totius archipelagi nec non Graeciae tabula : in qua omnes subjacentes regiones et insulae distincte ostenduntur. It was published by: N. Visscher ca. 1690. Scale approximately 1:2,150,000. Map in Latin. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Europe Lambert Conformal Conic (EPSG: 102014) 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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  16. Title: Totius Regni Hungariae et adjacentium regionum tabula, ca. 1686 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Totius Regni Hungariae et adjacentium regionum tabula. It was published by: Nicolaus Visscher ca. 1686. Scale approximately 1:2,100,000. Map in Latin. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Europe Lambert Conformal Conic (EPSG: 102014) 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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  17. Title: Great Britain, ca. 1695 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Magnae Britanniae Tabula : comprehendens Angliae, Scotiae, ac Hiberniae Regna, in omnes suascujusque Provincias peraccurate et distincte divisa / per Nicolm. Vissche, Amst. Bat. It was published by P. Schenk Jur. ca. 1725. Scale [ca. 1:2,300,000]. Map in Latin. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'British National Grid' 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. Relief shown pictorially. Includes also ornate title cartouche with Hercules clubbing the hydra and dedication to King William III: 'Guilielmo III D.G. Angliae, Scotiae, Franciae, et Hiberniae Regi; religionis et libertatis oppressae liberatori ac defensori.' 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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  18. Title: Czech lands, ca. 1730 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Regnum Bohemiae eique annexae provinciae ut Ducatus Silesiae, Marchionatus Moraviae et Lusatiae, vulgo die Erb-Landeren, auctore Nicolao Visscher Amstelodami, Cum Privilegio Ordinum Holl. & Wesfrisiae. It was published by by Hendrik de leth ca. 1730. Scale ca. 1:950,000. Map in Latin. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Europe Lambert Conformal Conic 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, roads, cities and other human settlements, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown pictorially. Includes also cartouche decorated with the coat of arms of Bohemia and mythological figures. Bar scale on lower left illustrated with surveyor's tools. 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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  19. Title: Great Britain, ca. 1712 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Magnae Britanniae pars meridionalis in qua regnum Angliae tam in septem antiqua Anglo-Saxonum regna quom in omnes Hodiernas regiones accurate divisum hic ostenditur quam tabula ab archetypo Vischeriano desumptam exhibet, Ioh. Bapt. Homan. It was published by Ioh. Bapt. Homan ca. 1712. Scale ca. 1:1,370,000. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'British National Grid' 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. Relief shown pictorially. Includes also decorative cartouche, bar scales include 'milliaria anglica et italica', 'milliaria germanica' and 'milliaria gallica.' Ilustration of a meeting of Parliament, bottom center of 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 originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  20. Title: West & North Africa, ca. 1710 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Carte de la Barbarie, le [sic] la Nigritie et del la Guinee, par Guillaume de l'Isle de l'Academie Royale des Sciences. It was published by ex officina Nicolai Visscher, ca. 1710. Scale [ca.1:9,000,000]. Covers West and North Africa. Map in French.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Africa Sinusoidal 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, routes and roads, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown pictorially. Includes notes.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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