This general chart of north-western Europe and the surrounding coastal waters is from the rare pilot-guide De Spiegel der Zeevaerdt , printed by Christopher Plantin in Leyden.FIRST PLATE AND FIRST STATE, which appeared in the first 3 editions, before Latin names of some seas and inscriptions in the scale bars were added. (editions 4-12). EXTREMELY RARE.The map's title is given in both Latin and Dutch, with the latter attributing it to Waghenaer and nothing a privilege of ten years. The date 1583...

DUTCH TEXT EDITION. A detailed chart of the coast of Flanders and Normandy decorated by a large colorful baroque title cartouche, and the coat of arms of Flanders with a colorful scale cartouche decorated with a compass, a compass rose, several vessels and sea monsters. From an early 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 ...

A rare Dutch text edition of this detailed early chart of the northern coast of England. West to the top. The mileage cartouche has no Latin captures. Decorated by a colorful title cartouche and scale cartouche, one compass rose, and several vessels. An early Dutch text edition of this landmark contribution to the science of navigation. Waghenaer's own 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...

Norvegiae Maritimae ab Elf-burgo ad Dronten / Pascaert van Noorwegen streckende van Elf-burg tot Dronten.Frederick de Wit's fine sea chart of southern Norway. An attractive sea chart of southern Norway and Sweden, richly embellished with a stunning large decorative title cartouche, showing the drying of cod. A lot of 8 maps including:-Carte du Detroit de Waeigats ou de Nassau 1758 -Partie de la Mer Glaciale 1758 -RVGIA VSEDO MIAE ET IVLINAE -Carte du Spits-Berg 1758 -Carte Des Pais Habites parÂ...

An eye-catching chart of Spain and Portugal, including a large part of Brittany and the southwestern coast of France, including Isle de Reé , Isle Saint Martin ...Pieter Goos (ca. 1616-1675) was one of the most important cartographers, engraver, publisher and print seller of Amsterdam. His widow continued business at her husband's death. She re-issued 'Nieuwe Groote Zee-Spiegel in 1676.The chart is in a strictly contemporary coloring and of the highest level.

A very attractive sea chart on two sheets of the mouth of the river Maas. The left sheet shows Dordrecht, Rotterdam and the fortress at Willemstad. Rghthand sheet depicts "Hook of Holland" showing Goeree and Brielle. Elaborate sea-themed cartouches and Poseidon vignette on the western sheet. Both scale cartouches decorated with cornucopia. Each include rhumb lines and a compass rose. Nicely detailed depths and banks. Set of 2 charts when joined  110 x 49  cm.- Paskaerte van het Inkoomen van de...

Nieuwe Paskaert van de Kust van Hollandt Tussen Texel en de Maes. A very attractive sea chart off the coast of Holland by Johannes van Keulen with a pair of decorative cartouches, ships sailing off the coast, rhumb lines, compass rose etc. Van Keulen was the founder of the successful van Keulen firm that published charts, pilot guides and sea-atlases for over 2 centuries. In 1680, he published his immensely popular 'Zee Atlas ofte Water Werelt'.

A very scarce and beautiful chart on Mercator's projection printed on silk. The map is printed on silk. With the name of Gerard van Keulen and the privilege. The map shows great interior detail, including a well-formed depiction of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River. Fort de Creveceur is shown near the Illinois River. The east coast of Siberia has been drawn after Nicolas Witsen's 1687 map of Tartary. A Great Companies Land has been added off the northwest coast of America. California is an i...

A large sea chart of the mouth and course of the Gironde river as far inland as Bordeaux. Decorated with three cartouches.Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1702-720) was the most important French hydrographer of the 18th century.  Sea-atlas 'Hydrographique Français' , 1756-65, atlas to accompany Prévost d' Exile's ' Histoire. des Voyages', 1738-75. A lot of 5 maps  of the mouth of the Gironde river.- Carte des Entrees et Cours de la Gironde ((96x65 cm)- Carte du Gouvernent de Guyenne et Gascogne- Gou...

James Horsburgh early chart of the coasts of Java, Bali, Lombok, with part of Sulawesi, and Borneo. Insets of "Sketch of Bally Strait", Sketch of Lombock Strait", Plan of Allas Strait", "Sketch of Sappy Strait".The chart shows depth soundings & both topographical and hydrographical details and proposed sailing directions in the Sunda Straits. Filled with several coastal profiles, which were of great help for the sailor.In top Horsburgh thanks for the aid he has gotten for preparing this chart : ...

Very large and rare so-called Blue Back chart centered on the strait passing between the Riau Islands. It contains an inset map with enlarged details of Riouw Harbor on Bintang Island.Coastal profiles are shown in the lower-left corner of the chart.The chart is prepared by W.H.Dittlof Tjassens, P.A.J.Bloijs van Treslong Prins and J.van Gogh during an expedition in 1840 by the ship Nehalennia under the command of Captain F.G.van der Plaat. The chart is engraved by D.Veelwaard Jr. And published in...

Very fine marine parallel rulers in brass. The parallel ruler is the oldest and most traditional way to measure and trace routes and bearings. The principle is simple: the ruler is placed on the road to be measured and then, like a pantograph, the other part of the ruler is placed on one of the declination roses on the map to determine the angle. They are, essentially, two straight-edges hinged so that they maintain the same angle. By alternating the moving edge, and securely holding down the no...

A chart depicting the astronomical division of the earth. With on both sides a descriptionary text. All within an elaborate and very decorative border. A very fine item.Claude Buy de Mornas (d. 1783), géographe du roi (1764). Atlas Méthodique et Elémentaire de Géographie et d' Histoire, 1761, Atlas Historique et Géographique, 1762. A chart depicting the astronomical division of the earth. With on both sides a descriptionary text. All within an elaborate and very decorative border. A very fi...