Typus Cosmographicus Universalis
Collection: Osher Collection
Name: Typus Cosmographicus Universalis
Barcode: 262
Creator: Grynäus, Simon, 1493-1541Holbein, Hans, 1497-1543Huttich, Johann, 1480?-1544Munster, Sebastian, 1489-1552
Publishing Location: Basle
Notes: This map was first published in 1532 in Novus Orbis Regionum by Johann Huttich and Simon Grynaeus. The decor of the map attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger features sea monsters, mermaids, feasting cannibals, winged serpents. The map is ca. 1555 - a later version with Asia in large letters. This edition is attributed to Munster and Holbein.
Date/Date Range Produced: 1555
Date/Date Range Published: 1555
Language: Latin
Dimensions: H 41.1 x W 60.6 cm
Printing Process: Relief
Printing Technique: Wood Letterpress
Material Type: Paper
LC Call Number: G3200 1555 .M8
OCLC: 819752664
Donor: Osher
Permenant URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/262.0001