Title
German Map of the World 1507
Description
A printed wall map of the world by German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller, originally published in April 1507. It is known as the first map to use the name "America". The name America is placed on South America on the main map.
A single copy of the map survives, presently housed at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
The slide is labelled "British Museum. Maps 19d.13 WALDSEEMULLER"
A single copy of the map survives, presently housed at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
The slide is labelled "British Museum. Maps 19d.13 WALDSEEMULLER"
Publisher
Morrab Library
Date
1507
Format
Lantern Slide
Identifier
MG.458