Subject: Venezuela
Period: 1687 (published)
Publication: De Nieuwe Groote Lichtende Zee-Fackel…
Color: Hand Color
Size:
23 x 20 inches
58.4 x 50.8 cm
This handsome chart of the Gulf of Paria delineates the entrance to the Orinoco River and extends to include the islands from Trinidad to St. Vincent. The chart is oriented with north to the right by two compass roses. A large inset shows Tobago on a larger scale. The delightful scale cartouche features Neptune with his entourage and natives with trade goods. The map is further adorned with a monkey atop the title cartouche and a sailing ship.
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Condition: B+
Some light scattered foxing, else very good.