WAGHENAER, L. J. - Beschrijvinghe van de zee custen van Ooft Vriesslandt. . .

Beschrijvinghe van de zee custen van Ooft Vriesslandt. . . - WAGHENAER, L. J.

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Title : Beschrijvinghe van de zee custen van Ooft Vriesslandt. . ..
Map maker : WAGHENAER, L. J..
Date : Leiden, Plantijn, 1585.
Size : 12.8 x 20.1 inches. / 32.5 x 51.0 cm.
Colouring : Coloured.

Description :A detailed chart of the Groeninger region situated at the southern tip of the Jutland Peninsula. Decorated by a title, scale and a descriptive cartouche, one compass rose, several vessels and sea monsters, and coloured depictions of mountains, trees, and small villages. A very early edition rare Dutch text edition of this landmark contribution to the science of navigation. Waghenaer''s own personal experiences as a pilot along European coasts were used to compile the Spiegel der Zeevaerdt, the first edition of which was published in Dutch at Leyden in 1584/85 by the house of Plantin. Although advertised as published in 1584 according to Koeman this edition is more likely printed in 1585.
The chart is engraved by the famous artists Baptist and Johannes van Deutecom.
The chart showing soundings, sandbanks, landmarks and coastal profiles.

Condition : Paper age-toned. A few printers creases, hardly visible. Else good condition.

ID: 25468

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