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Romani Imperii qua Occidens est, Descriptio Geographica
Major collection: Hart Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: Sanson, Nicolas; Pieter, Mortier
Place made: Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam
Date made: 1705
Materials: ink; laid paper; color
Measurements: 20 1/2 in x 24 1/2 in
Nomenclature: maps
Classification: cartography
AF-MD-1226
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: Sanson, Nicolas; Pieter, Mortier
Place made: Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam
Date made: 1705
Materials: ink; laid paper; color
Measurements: 20 1/2 in x 24 1/2 in
Nomenclature: maps
Classification: cartography
Hand-colored map engraving of Europe with ships, sea monsters, and a decorative cartouche with the title.
AF-MD-1226