Pieter van der Aa: M. Frobischers Scheeps Togt, gedaan om de Noord, ter ontdekking van een Straat na Cataya en China
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Cartographer:
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Pieter van der Aa
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Title:
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M. Frobischers Scheeps Togt, gedaan om de Noord, ter ontdekking van een Straat na Cataya en China
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Date:
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1714
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Published:
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Leiden
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Width:
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12 inches / 31 cm
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Height:
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9 inches / 23 cm
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Map ref:
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SCAN2258
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Description:
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| Fascinating map of the North Atlantic, specifically Greenland and Iceland, with the route of Martin Frobisher's expedition in seach of the Northwest Passage to China marked. Decorative border made to resemble a bejeweled frame. The title cartouche depicts Frobisher and his men studying a map and his landing on Baffin Island. Strong impression. [SCAN2258] |