Photograph, mid-twentieth century, of an opening, 'Iscotia', from the manuscript atlas, 1587, of Juan Martinez in the Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid., 1587.
Item
Identifier: MS.8494, folios 116-117
Scope and Contents
The map is an artistic rather than cartographic interpretation of Scotland.
Dates
- Creation: 1587.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
2 Leaves
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1958, by A B Taylor, Doctor of Literature, Edinburgh.
Existence and Location of Originals
Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, MS.V.3.5: Manuscript atlas, 1587, of Juan Martinez.
Bibliography
See Taylor, A B. 'Some early maps of Scotland', in ‘Scottish geographical magazine’, volume 77 (1961), page 39-40.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk