Detail View: Maps Collection:
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Image Number:
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JRL250300968
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Reference Number:
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R228832
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Link to Catalogue:
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Parent Work Title:
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Borgia mappa mundi
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Translated Parent Work Title:
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Borgia world map
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Date Created:
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15th century
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Publication Details:
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Rome: Borgia
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Description:
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A unique 15th century copy of Borgia's World Map with all legends translated into English; taken from a circular metal map which is preserved in Cardinal Stephan Borgia's Museum at Velletri. Probably one of the oldest printed maps, purchased in Venice by Nordenskiöld, and his research suggests that it dates from circa 1410. Provides an indication of of the geography of different countries and offers vibrant descriptions of their ethnography, natural conditions, religion and significant events in history.
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Language Code:
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enm
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Language Name:
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English, Middle (1100-1500)
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Subject:
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Borgia, Stefano, 1731-1804 -- Maps
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Subject:
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World maps -- To 1800
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Subject:
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World maps -- Early works to1800 -- Facsimiles
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Subject:
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Geography--Early works to 1800
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Category of Material:
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Printed
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Sub-Category:
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Maps
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Technique Used:
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Engraving (printing process)
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Medium:
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Ink
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Support:
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Paper
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Time Period Covered:
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15th Century CE
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Places Covered:
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Italy: Lazio: Roma
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Item Height:
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690 mm
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Item Width:
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690 mm
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Current Repository:
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The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
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Provenance:
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Olschki, Leo S. (Leo Samuel), 1861-1940, former owner
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Rights Holder - Image:
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The University of Manchester Library
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Access Rights:
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References:
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Nordenskiöld, A.E. 1891. An Account of a Copy from the 15th Century Map of the World engraved on metal, Stockholm
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Notes:
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Composite image of colour and shaded render depth map. Image created using Selene PSS System
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Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
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2025-02-06
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Image Creation Technique:
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Digital capture by The University of Manchester Library
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Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
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2025-04
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Metadata Language:
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eng-GB
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