Old antique chart of New Guinea by W.C. Schouten
| Item number: | 25400 |
| Category: | Antique maps > oceans |
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| Price: | 1350 Euro ($1579.5 / £1228.5) |
Caarte van Nova Guinea, Nieulijck inden iare 1616 bezeijlt, ende beschreven door Willem Schouten van Hoorn. - W.C. Schouten, 1618. Rare.
Old chart of the north coast of New Guinea with the route of Eendracht as far as Ternate, by W.C. Schouten.
First edition, 1618.
Copper engraving
Size (not including margins): 15 x 27cm (5.9 x 10.5 inches)
Verso: Blank
Condition: Excellent.
Condition Rating: A+
From: Journael ofte Beschrijyvinghe van de wonderlicke reyse gedaen ... Amsterdam, W. Blaeu, 1618.
"The mapping of this coast meant a noticeable improvement in its depiction." (Schilder).
