Lucas Janszoon Waghenaer:  Zee Custen van Andaluzien ghemaeckt naet wesen en ghedaente, met zijn Rivieren en Hauenen

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Title: Zee Custen van Andaluzien ghemaeckt naet wesen en ghedaente, met zijn Rivieren en Hauenen

Map Maker: Lucas Janszoon Waghenaer

Description:

Striking full color example of Wagenhaer's map of the southwestern coast of Spain, including the Bay of Cadiz. 

Includes a sea monster, 2 sailing ships, a compass rose, and 2 decorative cartouches, soundings, and anchorages. Profiles of the Coast near are shown.

Wagenhaer was a Dutch pilot who produced the first set of effective navigational charts, under the title Spiegel der Zeevaerdt. These gorgeous charts, engraved by Baptist and Jan van Doetecum, embody the latest contemporary knowledge of navigation and position finding and set the standard which was followed for more than a century. Waghenaer's charts are magnificent works of art, which are highly sought after by collectors. An essential map for collectors of the region and the earliest decorative sea chart of the region.  Nice old color example.  Minor soiling.

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Maps of Spain