1665 I. Ordinum Vulgo Staten Eyland
By: Willem Blaeu
Date: 1665 (Published) Amsterdam
Dimensions: 6.7 x 9.8 inches (17 cm x 24.9 cm)
This is an authentic, antique map of Vaygach Island (Staten Eyland) by Willem Blaeu. The map was published out of Amsterdam in 1665.
This map of Staten Eyland is more of a terrestrial map showing numerous mountain ranges and a lake within the island. Several bays are noted along with areas of possible anchorage. In the lower left a scene depicts two Dutch explorers being attacked by a bear. The map is displayed within a page of Latin text, which continues on the verso.
Condition: This map is in A condition with several minor edge separations that don’t come near the text or image
Inventory #18932
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