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 a beige dust jacket.

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Condition: A

Cover and contents are fine with light soiling on the dust jacket.