1. Egerton MS 2799
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Egerton MS 2799
- Title:
- CHART of the coast lines of Europe, the Mediterranean, and part of Africa, in colours; with illustrative designs of cities, potentates, etc. "Jacobus russus messanensis me fecit In nobili ciuitate messane, anno domini 1570." For a very similar map executed in 1537 by the same or a namesake, v. Add. 27,471. Vellum roll on wooden roller, 2 ft. 10 in. x 2 ft. 3.5 in. From the Farnborough Fund.
- Scope & Content:
- Jacopo Russo, of Messina: Chart of Europe, the Mediterranean and parts of Africa: 1570. Mediterranean Sea: Chart: 1570. Maps and Plans: Chart of Europe, the Mediterranean and part of Africa, by J. Russo: 1570. Europe: Chart of the coast line: 1570. Africa: Chart of coast: 1570.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 1570
- Extent:
- 1 item