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	Die Neuwen Inseln so hinder Hispanien gegen Orient bey dem Landt Indie ligen Title Die Neuwen Inseln so hinder Hispanien gegen Orient bey dem Landt Indie ligen Creator Munster, Sebastian, 1489-1552 Publisher [Basle : s.n., 1540 or 1574 or 1578?] Subject America--Discovery and exploration--Maps Physical Description 1 map : woodblock print ; 26 x 34 cm. on sheet 32 x 39 cm. Date 1540 Time Period 1540s (1540-1549) Source Collection Name Die Neuwen inseln so hinder Hispanien gegen Orient bey dem Landt Indie ligen Source Collection Number G3290_1540_M8_DIE_NE_UWEN_INSELN Digital Collection Name Maps in the Indiana Historical Society Collections Digital Collection Number dc035 Format of Original Flat map Digital Format JP2000 Resolution 600 ppi Owning Institution Indiana Historical Society Notes Sebastian Münster was a German mapmaker. He created this, the first known map to show the Americas as a connected landmass. The basic shape of South America is outlined but much about North America was still unknown. Copyright Notice Digital Image © 2009 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. Destination Indiana Journey Destination Indiana Mapping Indiana Pre-Statehood
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