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Stock# 114634
Description
Fine example of Louis Renard's sea chart of the North Sea, first issued by Frederick De Wit in 1675
The chart extends from Norway, Denmark and the German and Dutch Coastlines in the east to Ireland, Scotland and the Faroe Islands. Cherubs hold aloft the coats of arms of Norway, England, Scotland and Ireland, with sailing ships, compass roses and two elaborate cartouches, likely engraved by Romeyn De Hooghe.
Condition Description
Minor fold split at lower centerfold and minor discoloration at the upper corners of the blank margins and lower left corne.
