"Nova et Accurata Poli Arctici et Terrarum Circum Iacentium Descriptio", Jansson/Valck & Schenk

This beautiful map, originally published in 1637, eventually replaced Hondius' map of the North Pole and became the prototype for many later maps including those of Blaeu. Rhumb lines radiate from the North Pole and several compass roses embellish the chart. A large title cartouche, with two figures and numerous wind heads, conveniently hides the northwest coast of America. The map is further decorated with ships and a cartouche depicting men in parkas, a polar bear and foxes. This example is the fifth state of the plate with Nova Zemla connected to the mainland with a land bridge, the completed coastline of Spitzbergen and Valk and Schenk's imprint.

References: Burden #250; Kershaw #111.

Condition: A

Good impression with very fine original color. Old repair on bottom fold separation in blank margin.