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English: Map of the world by Venetian monk Fra Mauro. The image shows a reproduction made by W. Fraser made in 1806. The map is orientated with south at the top.
Date (original), 1806 (this copy)
Source http://www.bl.uk/magnificentmaps/map2.html
Author Fra Mauro (W. Fraser)

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