Collection search - Orbis terrarum typus de integro multis in locis emendatus [cartographic material] / Auctore N.J. Piscatore.

Pictorial relief.
Copperplate engraving
Map includes an error in the cartouche titled "America" which describes America as first discovered by Chrisitopher Columbus in 1592 and subsequently by Armerigo Vespucci in 1599
Cartouche appearing on right hand hemisphere states: Nicolaus Ioannis Visscherius Tabellam hanc excudit, Amstelodami Anno. 1638. Pieter Goos, Sculpsité
Text on verso entitled: Inleyding tot de beschrijving der Wereldt en harer deelen.
Shirley states that this copy is State 1 of the map.
Visscher's name means 'fisherman', and on this 1638 edition it is given first in its Latin translation, Piscator, and also with Latin names Nicolaus and Ioannis, followed by Visscherius, a latinised ending of his surname.

Part of the Alexander E. MacDonald Canadiana Collection purchased by the Public Archives of Canada in 1981.

Shirley, Entry 346., Wagner, v. II, Entry 334.

Scale indeterminate.

The microfiche version is NMC8248 (& text)

This map was part of an exhibition held at The Royal Ontario Museum, March 1954 entitled "The Discovery & Mapping of the Great Lakes 'Sweet Water' 1522-1703 showcasing MacDonald's Collection.

For other copies and states see: Mikan 4153648.