1. Add MS 24065
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 24065
- Title:
- Pierre Desceliers, World map
- Scope & Content:
- Map of the known world comissioned by Henry II of France (r. 1547–59) or the Duc de Montmorency. One of the earliest maps to show Canada and Australia (‘Terre Australle’). Includes twenty-six long descriptive texts, for which no other source is known. Decoration: Hand-painted illustrations of ...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- French, Middle
- Date Range:
- 1550
- Extent:
-
Parchment roll
