1. Add MS 31316
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 31316
- Title:
- PORTOLANO, containing seven maps, viz.:-1. North Atlantic, showing the British Isles and N.W. coast of France;-2. Atlantic, showing coasts of Spain and N.W. Africa;-3, 4. Mediterranean;- 5. Atlantic, showing N.W. coast of Africa and N.E. coast of S. America;-6. Adriatic;-7. Archipelago. At the beginning and the end are rough maps of the world and the island of Ceylon. Probably the work of Grazioso Benincasa, of Ancona. Vellum, mounted on boards; ff. 8. Enriched with gold and colours. xvith...
- Scope & Content:
- Grazioso Benincasa, cartographer: Portolano, ascribed to: 16th cent. Maps and Plans: Portolani by G. Benincasa: 1469, 16th cent.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 16th century
- Extent:
- 1 item