North polar regions
Date1680
FormatMap
NotesThis map is a globe calotte (a cap that covers the join of gores on a globe), and includes the area from seventy degrees north to the pole. There is no land shown at the pole itself; rather, it is attractively criss-crossed with numerous rhumb lines. There are several sea creatures such as whales and narwhals and sea "monsters" depicted, as well as polar bears, sailing ships and large wooden Viking style rowboats.
Medium
Dimensions34 cm x 25 cm (13 3/8 in. x 9 13/16 in.)
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights
Public Domain
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Call Number / Accession Number912-98-N59
F. Buisson, Libraire
1774 or 1795
Keulen, Johannes van, 1654-1715
Approximately 1695
Dudley, Robert, Sir, 1574-1649
Approximately 1661
Dudley, Robert, Sir, 1574-1649
Approximately 1661
1759