The Many Dimensions of a Sixteenth-Century Cosmographia

Key Points

• Cosmographia played a crucial role in mapping the earth during the Renaissance, and it emphasizes its historical importance.
• The volume includes unique volvelles and extensive material reuse, which reflect innovative practices in mapping.
• Acquisition of Cosmographia sparked interdepartmental collaboration within the Libraries to ensure its preservation.
• The high demand for Cosmographia indicates its continuing relevance to the study of historical mapping techniques.