Subject: Egypt
Period: 1690 (circa)
Publication: De Nieuwe Groote Lichtende Zee-Fackel…
Color: Hand Color
Size:
22.5 x 19.7 inches
57.2 x 50 cm
Interesting sea chart of the coast of Africa from Alexandria to Cap Rusato. The chart is oriented with north at bottom with rhumb lines, two compass roses, and two ships sailing in the sea. A large title cartouche, surmounted by figures, dominates the upper right quadrant.
References: Phillips (A) #3444-17.
Condition: A
Overall very good with a bit of faint offsetting.