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Paascart of the Atlantic Ocean Title: Pascaarte vande Guinea en Brasilia; Van Cabo de Verde, tot C. de bona Esperanca en van R. de Amazones tot Rio de la plata, alles op wassende graaden gestelt. t Amsterdam, by Joannes van Keulen Boeck-verkooper en Graadbooghe -maacker, aende Nieuwe-brugh inde gekroonde Lootsman. Met Priviligie voor 15 Iaar. Cartographer: van Keulen, Joan. Published: Amsterdam, C. Vogt Date: 1684 Size: [51,2 x 58,9 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / Uncolored Description: Copper engraving, uncolored as published. This decorative sea chart shows the coasts from Guinea to Brasilia. Along the coast are many small place names engraved. In the lower left corner we see a figurative allegoric title cartouche. The Dutch firm and printing house van Keulen was one of the most important and leading publishers for sea charts during the ending 17th century. Their firm was leading in providing charts to the Dutch East India company also their charts relating to the Americas were of high importance. Most charts were highly accurate for that period and were as well nicely ornated with decorative allegoric cartouches. Notes: 1 spot (soiling) within the image, ca. 1,5 cm diameter, else very good. Condition: VG Reference: Price: /
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