BT History Maps Nr. 42-29339299
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Map showing track of Magellan's voyage around the world
Heinrich Scherer (German, 1628-1704), magellanic world map entitled "Representatio Geographica Itineris Maritimi Navis Victoriae...," using north polar projection and showing the route of Magellan's circumnavigation. It also features the Victoria, the only remaining ship from Magellan's armada, and survivors of the voyage. Published in Scherer's Atlas Novus, circa 1700, hand-colored copperplate etching, 23 x 36 cm. Private collection. --- Image by © Corbis