NOVVS/ ORBIS
DateMay 1587
Cartographer
Richard Hakluyt (ca. 1553-1616)
Engraver
Leonardo Gaultier
(ca. 1561 - 1641)
OriginEurope, France, Paris
MediumBlack and white line engraving on laid paper
DimensionsOH: 7" x OW: 9 1/8" (includes false margin); Plate H: 6 3/4" x W: 8 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase, Mrs. Anna B. Vietor Map Fund and Hope Duke Beck
Object number2011-110
DescriptionThe upper left and right banners read: "NOVVS/ ORBIS"The bottom center cartouche reads: "Doctiss et ornatiss. Rich. Hakluyt/ F.G.S./ Cuipotius quam tibi Orbem hunc nouum dicassem./ cum tu asstiduis eruditisq libris tuis ipsum cundem/ in dies illustriorem reddas. Eumigitur Veituahu/manitate dienum est accipe, trq nos vidssim anta/ bimus. Paris. cal. May. M.D.LXXXVII."
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