An exceptional 17th century sea chart of Europe
Totius Europae Littora Novissimè edita. Pascaert vertoonende alle de See-custen van Europa.
Amsterdam, c.1675. Fine original colour. Two sheets conjoined, total 495 x 890mm.
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Description
De Wit's superb sea-chart of Europe, published in the 'Orbis Maritimus ofte Zee Atlas', orientated with north to the right, with the eastern part in an inset in North Africa. The chart is notable for the decorative element, notably the large armorials for each of the principal countries contained, as well as elephants and goats, two scale cartouches and a large title cartouche of Cherubs.
A classic collector's map.
Condition:
Repairs to verdigris cracks, as usual on De Wit maps.References:
KOEMAN: Wit 16.Related products
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