Angliae, Scotiae Et Hibernie Nova Descripio ...
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With Latin text to the verso and the privilege added in 1578, this is an attractive example of a rare map from the "Speculum Orbis Terrarum", the far less successful competitor to Ortelius' atlas. Like many maps of the period, it is based on that of Mercator and is oriented with north to the right of the page. Decoration is provided by means of sailing ships in the surrounding waters.
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