Maris Pacifici

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Maris Pacifici is the first dedicated map of the Pacific to be printed. It was drawn by Ortelius in 1589, and is based on Frans Hogenberg's map of America from the same year, and Vaz Dourado's 1568 description of Japan.[1]

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  1. ^ Map Mogul - Antique Maps & Prints - Ortelius, Abraham Maris Pacifici
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