North polar regions with whaling scenes
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Author: Hondius, Henricus
Title: Poli Arctici, et Circumtacentium Terrarum Descriptio Novissima
Place Published: Amsterdam
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Date Published: 1636-[1639]
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Copper-engraved map, hand-colored in outline, surrounded by hand-colored engravings of whaling scenes. 43.5x49.5 cm.
Hondius' important map of the polar region, replacing Mercator's polar map and incorporating knowledge gained by the English in their search for a Northwest Passage to Asia. The North American cartography is based on Henry Briggs' depiction of Hudson Bay. Numerous discoveries are shown including those of Frobisher, Davis, Baffin, Hudson, Button, Foxe and James. There are several Dutch names in Labrador, many appearing for the first time on this map. To the west is America Septentrionalia Incognita. The fascinating whaling scenes that surround the map also depict Dutch activity in the region. Strapwork title cartouche with Hondius' imprint and a second blank dedication cartouche at right. Third state of the plate, which was the first to include the whaling scenes. From a French edition with the page number 'B' on verso.
Condition Report: Some darkening along centerfold with expert repair, minor ill-creasing adjacent to it; else very good.
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Author: Hondius, Henricus
Title: Poli Arctici, et Circumtacentium Terrarum Descriptio Novissima
Place Published: Amsterdam
Publisher:
Date Published: 1636-[1639]
Description:
Copper-engraved map, hand-colored in outline, surrounded by hand-colored engravings of whaling scenes. 43.5x49.5 cm.
Hondius' important map of the polar region, replacing Mercator's polar map and incorporating knowledge gained by the English in their search for a Northwest Passage to Asia. The North American cartography is based on Henry Briggs' depiction of Hudson Bay. Numerous discoveries are shown including those of Frobisher, Davis, Baffin, Hudson, Button, Foxe and James. There are several Dutch names in Labrador, many appearing for the first time on this map. To the west is America Septentrionalia Incognita. The fascinating whaling scenes that surround the map also depict Dutch activity in the region. Strapwork title cartouche with Hondius' imprint and a second blank dedication cartouche at right. Third state of the plate, which was the first to include the whaling scenes. From a French edition with the page number 'B' on verso.
Condition Report: Some darkening along centerfold with expert repair, minor ill-creasing adjacent to it; else very good.
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