Map of the world and first image of America from 1507 - MENEW
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Map of the world and first image of America from 1507

Map of the world and first image of America from 1507

Martin Waldseemüller's world map of 1507 was the first map to depict the Western Hemisphere with the Pacific Ocean as a separate ocean. It is based on data collected during Amerigo Vespucci's 1501-02 voyages to the New World. In recognition of Vespucci's understanding that a new continent had been discovered, Waldseemüller christened the new lands "America". This is the only known surviving copy of the first edition of the map, of which 1,000 copies are believed to have been printed.

- All sheets bear a triple pointed crown watermark.
- This is the first known document that names America.
- Includes text and illustration.
- The relief is shown pictorially.

The original card consists of 12 sheets measuring 46 x 63 cm or smaller;
Total size of the original card 128 x 233 cm.

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SKU: MAP-00027
Kанаваца ТАКТИЛ, 50х70см, опаковано в тубус
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