This uncommon and early sea chart covers the southwestern coastline of France from Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez south to the islands of St. Martin, Oleron, and the Gironde estuary near Bordeaux. Soundings, anchorages, and a 16-point compass rose fill the Bay of Biscay with numerous place names located along the coastline. The chart is illustrated by ships, a sea monster, ornate strapwork title cartouche, and distance scale. Features two profile views at top. Waghenaer's charts are renowned for their fine engraving by the best craftsmen of the period including Theodore de Bry and the Doetecum brothers. Latin text on verso.

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Condition: B+

There is light offsetting, a bit of toning along the centerfold, and some printer's ink residue.