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Auction 96, Lot 51
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"Nova et Accurata Poli Arctici et Terrarum Circum Iacentium Descriptio", Jansson, Jan

Subject: North Pole

Period: 1650 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.8 x 16.1 inches
52.8 x 40.9 cm
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Beautiful map that became the prototype for north polar projections for many later maps. Rhumb lines radiate from the North Pole and several compass roses embellish the chart. A large title cartouche, with two figures and numerous wind heads, conveniently hide the northwest coast of America. The map is further decorated with ships and a cartouche, with Jansson’s imprint, which depicts men in parkas, a polar bear and foxes.

References: Burden #250; Kershaw #110.

Condition: A

A few tiny spots of foxing, but overall very good. German text on verso with faint show-through.

Estimate: $950 - $1,000

Sold for: $800

Closed on 9/12/2001

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