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...        
        
            
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                Maker : WAGHENAER, L. J.                
                Place : Leiden, Plantijn                
                Date : 1585