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This is the only copy of the earliest woodcut world map printed on a single sheet of paper in the fifteenth century. Two other maps, now in libraries in Germany and Washington, DC, were based upon this print, and all three were pasted into early printed books from the 1470s. The depiction of the spherical world is based upon earlier medieval traditions that placed Jerusalem at the center, with the Garden of Eden at the top (east) and the Mediterranean Sea to the bottom (west).

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From a small island in the Venetian lagoon, a 15th-Century monk somehow designed an astonishingly accurate planisphere of the world.

Photographic Print of 3849688 Hereford mappa mundi (world map) by Richard of Haldingham (Richard de Bello) (fl.c.1260-1305); 158x133 cm; (add.info.: Hereford mappa mundi (world map). Copy of original circa 1290 - Largest Medieval map known to exist.); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022 #MediaStorehouse

Easily navigating the world is one of the greatest gifts to the modern world. We developed tools to help with that, and one thing stands above all—a map. Throughout history, ancient maps of the world have been invaluable exploration tools. From the artistic designs of medieval maps to the earliest known primitive representations of the globe, these charts offer a glimpse into ancient history and our ancestors' evolving understanding of our planet.

Clicking on the copy of the Hereford map below will open up a new window, with a version of the map on which a number of the cities, races, and geographic elements have been annotated. The cities are marked with a blue dot. The other elements — rivers and mountains, monsters and legends — are not marked but will highlight in red as you scroll over them. In all cases the name of the map element will appear when you hover the cursor over it, and if you click on an element you will get a selection of related excerpts from Mandeville’s text. You can navigate around the map by clicking and pulling, and you can zoom in and out. Be patient — the information on the map is somewhat slow to load, and has to reload after the view has been readjusted. I’ve used C.W.R.D. Moseley’s 1993 The Travels of Sir John Mandeville since it is one of the more popular editions used in teaching. All citations are for that version. For a short bibliography of related materials, click here

When we think of maps we often assume they are scientifically objective tools that help us get from here to there, that they are telling us truths about the world in which we live. However, maps are subjective, and like any form of art and design they have stories to tell and reveal a lot …

Hereford Mappa Mundi

MUSEUM QUALITY INKS AND PAPER: Printed on thick 192gsm heavyweight matte paper with archival giclee inks, this historic fine art will decorate your wall for years to come. VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: Add style to any room's decor with this beautiful print. Whether your interior design is modern or classic, a map is never out of fashion. ATTENTION TO DETAIL: We edit every antique map for image quality, color and vibrance, so it can look its best while retaining historical character. Makes a great gift! FRAME READY: Your unframed poster will arrive crease-free, rolled in a sturdy mailing tube. Many maps fit easy-to-find standard size frames 16x20, 16x24, 18x24, 24x30, 24x36, saving on custom framing. Watermarks will not appear in the printed picture. Some blemishes, tears, or stamps may be removed from the final print.

Le Fra Mauro Mappa Mundi est une œuvre d'art et de cartographie remarquable qui offre un aperçu de la compréhension médiévale du monde. Créée en 1450 par le moine camaldule et cartographe Fra Mauro, cette mappa mundi, ou carte du monde, est considérée comme l'une des œuvres les plus importantes...

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MUSEUM QUALITY INKS AND PAPER: Printed on thick 192gsm heavyweight matte paper with archival giclee inks, this historic fine art will decorate your wall for years to come. VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: Add style to any room's decor with this beautiful print. Whether your interior design is modern or classic, a map is never out of fashion. ATTENTION TO DETAIL: We edit every antique map for image quality, color and vibrance, so it can look its best while retaining historical character. Makes a great gift! FRAME READY: Your unframed poster will arrive crease-free, rolled in a sturdy mailing tube. Many maps fit easy-to-find standard size frames 16x20, 16x24, 18x24, 24x30, 24x36, saving on custom framing. Watermarks will not appear in the printed picture. Some blemishes, tears, or stamps may be removed from the final print.

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