Subject: Eastern Atlantic Ocean
Period: 1661 (circa)
Publication: De Zee Atlas
Color: Hand Color
Size:
20.7 x 16.7 inches
52.6 x 42.4 cm
A handsome chart of the northwestern coast of Africa. Includes the Canary Islands, Cape Verde Islands and Azores. Filled with rhumb lines and a compass rose. Decorative cartouche features a lion and a cheetah.
References: Phillips (A) #5690-20.
Condition: A
Good impression and coloring. On double-layered paper, as issued. Layers are separating a little in a few areas along margins. Slight centerfold toning, still very good.