India Orientalis by Giovanni Magini from copper-engraving from G. A. Magini's Geographiae Universae c1597. There were numerous editions from 1596, but this is likely from an early one published in Padua. Latin about Persia on the reverse. The "Beach" appeared on many of the maps of this vintage, including Ortelius and was a reference to Marco Polo's observation, but also the great southern continent Terra Australis Incognita spoken about by many seafarers and traders in the Spice Islands and other parts of Asia.

Description from Old World Auctions from whom I purchased in 2011:

"This beautifully engraved small map of Southeast Asia is based on Ortelius' classic map of the region, sans the decorative details. Sumatra is named as Taprobana, and Japan is shown in its kite-shaped configuration. The western coast of North America appears in the upper right corner with the place names of Quivira, Cicuic and Tiguex. A massive New Guinea appears in the lower right, while a little protrusion of the southern continent is named as Beach pars, derived from the reports of Marco Polo. The seas are stipple engraved with dramatic calligraphic lettering. Engraved by Girolamo Porro.

References: Parry, The Cartography of the East Indian Islands, pp 79-80.

Condition: A+

Hand Coloured."
16.8 x 12.7 cm or 6.6 x 5 inches