Beautiful map that became the prototype for north polar projections for many later maps. 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 hide the northwest coast of America. The map is further decorated with ships and a cartouche, with Jansson’s imprint, which depicts men in parkas, a polar bear and foxes.
References: Burden #250; Kershaw #110.
Condition: A
A few tiny spots of foxing, but overall very good. German text on verso with faint show-through.