Portolan atlas. (DS2238) (Q13029)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Princeton University (9988064863506421, Kane MS. 57.)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Portolan atlas. (DS2238) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Princeton University (9988064863506421, Kane MS. 57.) |
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Parchment (Paper)
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Manuscripts, Medieval--New Jersey--Princeton
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Mediterranean Sea--Maps--Early works to 1800
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between 1575 and 1600
16. century
1575Gregorian
1600
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Extent: 8 leaves : parchment, illustrations, maps ; 205 x 148 (195 x 144) mm bound to 207 x 155 mm.
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Ms. codex.
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Title supplied by cataloger.
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Collation: Parchment ; fol. i + 8 + i.
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Description: The charts give place names (probably in Catalan) on the landward side of the coastline, and also provide rhumb lines, compass points, and latitudes (only on maps 3-4).
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Decoration: Maps in red, brown, gold, and green, with red borders, similar to the Olomouc atlas, but the latter is far more highly decorated. The names of more significant ports and safe harbors are in red. Upper cover has coat-of-arms in brown, blue, and red.
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Unknown early provenance. Wrapper has arms similar to those of some members of the Medici family of Florence. Inscription relating to Jacobo Antonio Pennetti. Grenville Kane purchased the manuscript in 1921, possibly from Davis and Orioli. The Kane Collection was acquired by the Princeton University Library from Kane's heirs in February 1946.
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8 November 2023
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8 November 2023
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