Old Double Cordiform Magellanic World Map by Oronce Fine, 1531: Magellan’s Sea, Terra Australis Finish:Framed canvas map the Assistant Surveyor General of

the Assistant Surveyor General of New South Wales

as known at the beginning of the 19th Century

It is a testament to the mapmaker's skill in conveying intricate geopolitical narratives through the art of cartography

Reflects the strategic importance of Iran during WWII

and Arundel Cathedral

Old Double Cordiform Magellanic World Map by Oronce Fine, 1531: Magellan’s Sea, Terra Australis Finish:Framed canvas map the Assistant Surveyor General ofStep into the fascinating world of Renaissance cartography with Oronce Fines Nova, et Integra Universi Orbis Descriptio, a masterwork first published in 1531. This extraordinary map, the earliest known double cordiform (heart shaped) projection of the world, stands as a testament to both the ambition and artistry of early modern mapmakers. Fine, an eminent French mathematician and geographer, ingeniously synthesized the latest discoveries of his