"Nieuwe Platte Kaart van 't Jnkomen der Rivier van Bourdeaux Meest Gevolgt naar de Nieuwste Fransche Uitgaaf", Keulen, Gerard Hulst van

This large and uncommon sea chart focuses on the coast near Bordeaux, where the Gironde Estuary meets the Atlantic Ocean. The coastline is filled with dunes, a few villages, castles and other buildings. Central on the map is the Cordouan lighthouse, which is the oldest lighthouse in France. Rhumb lines fill the map emanating from a fine compass rose, orienting north to the right. There are numerous navigational notes, and a small legend at top center identifies rocks and sand bars that are visible at low tide. The large map is printed on heavy-weight paper and blue-backed for marine use. This chart was made by Gerard Hulst van Keulen, the last in the long line of cartographers from this famous Dutch firm.

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Condition: B+

A nice impression, issued folding with light soiling and a bit of foxing along folds. Overall remarkable condition for a large, working sea chart.