Subject: Northern France
Period: 1642 (published)
Publication: Toonneel des Aerdrycks
Color: Hand Color
Size:
27.3 x 17.4 inches
69.3 x 44.2 cm
This large sea chart depicts the coast at Dunkerque oriented with north at bottom by an elegant compass rose. Bergues (Wynoxbergen) and a few other cities are located along the coast and the banks and shoals are shown in the sea where a large fleet of warships is gathered. There is a small inset of the coast near Calais at bottom. The map was prepared by Capt. Pieter Codde of Enkhuizen. Dutch text on verso. Printed on two joined sheets, as issued.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #3295:2.
Condition: B+
A dark impression on bright sheets with light printer's ink residue, a couple of small stains, an extraneous crease at right, and a 2" tear at bottom that has been professionally repaired on verso.