Wind Heads map Compass Rose North South East West 1666 De Fer old antique chart Austria All remain clean and fresh

All remain clean and fresh in appearance

A detailed depiction from Cook's third and final voyage to this remote and previously little known location

9 3/4" H x  15 5/8" W

11 1/2" H x  7 7/8" W

Wind Heads map Compass Rose North South East West 1666 De Fer old antique chart Austria All remain clean and freshCarte Generalles de tous les Vens et les mons diceux en fix lengue suivant les mers et riviere (Wind Map Thematic cartography Compass Rose with Wind Heads) Issued Paris, 1666 by N. de Fer. Fascinating and very scarce mid 17th century engraved wind chart. Ornate compass rose at center orienting north towards top left corner. Excellent early example of thematic cartography, specifically Meteorology and global climate Includes wonderfully rendered wind