WIT, F. de - Poli Arctici et circumia centium terrarum descriptio..

WIT, F. de - Poli Arctici et circumia centium terrarum descriptio..
Published: Amsterdam, 1660
Size: 430 x 488mm.
Color: In attactive original colours.
Condition: In attractive original colours with wide margins. Several places underlaid due to oxidation of green part, no paper missing, overall in good condition.
Description
A re-issue of the Hondius' plate. A particularly decorative map of the North Pole. The toponamy in Canada reflects the continuing English quest for the Northwest Passage. In the four corners are vignette scenes depicting whaling.
2,000€
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- Reference N°: 01886
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