This exquisite reproduction of the explorer Willem Barentsz's 1595 rutter for the Mediterranean is from the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Series of Atlases in Facsimile Fifth Series - Volume IV. Barentsz's work was the first sea-atlas of the Mediterranean to feature printed charts, all engraved by Jodocus Hondius the Elder. The book comes with ten charts, including an elegant and decorative fold-out measuring 33.3 x 16.5" that spans from the Atlantic to the Black Sea. Features a 17 page introduction by Professor Dr. Ir C. Koeman with a biographical note and copious illustrations. Published in Amsterdam by Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd. Hardbound in blue cloth with gilt insignia on front cover and title on spine, with beige dust jacket.

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Condition: A

Cover and contents are fine with only minor wear to the dust jacket and some short tears and light soiling to the plastic sleeve.