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Tabula Islandie

Price:  $1,600.00

Item #:  9102

Cartographer:  JANSSON

Publication Date:  1656

Condition:  Very Good

Size:  15" x 19-1/2"

A very handsome depiction of Iceland which influenced map makers for over 130 years. Based on information from the Dutch navigator Joris Carolus in about 1620 and influences from Ortelius and Mercator. Huge mountains, erupting volcano, and rugged fiords dominate. Richly embellished with title and distance scale cartouches, compass roses, rumb lines, a sailing ship and two sea monsters. Modern color. Latin text on verso. Published in Amsterdam.
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