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Fragment of a map of the Brazilian coast from Maranhão to the River Plate
- Title
- Fragment of a map of the Brazilian coast from Maranhão to the River Plate [cartographic material].
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Cartographic | Request in advance | MssCol 4028 | Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328 |
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- Description
- .1 linear foot.
- Summary
- Brazilian coast, ca. 1600. Portolan chart, from Maranhão south, roughly latitude 0 to 38. Fragment of a general chart for navigation of the Atlantic Ocean (fragment formerly used as a book cover). Track of ship is visible in pencil covering positions for 4th to 15th days of a month.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Portolan charts.
- Navigation charts.
- Portolanos.
- Access (note)
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Call Number
- MssCol 4028
- OCLC
- 768426516
- Title
- Fragment of a map of the Brazilian coast from Maranhão to the River Plate [cartographic material].
- Restricted Access
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 4028