The Norwegian Sea

By GOOS, Pieter, 1666

De Custen van Noorwegen, Finmarcken, Laplandt, Spitsbergen, Ian Mayen Eylandt, Yslandt, als mede Hitlandt, en een gedeelte van Schotlandt

Europe Scandinavia

Author: GOOS, Pieter
Publication place: Amsterdam
Publisher: Pieter Goos
Publication date: 1666
Physical description: Engraved map in original outline hand-colour heightened in gold
Inventory reference: 3877

Notes

A chart of the Norwegian Sea between Norway and Iceland. Spitsbergen and the north coast of Scotland are visible. The cartouche is decorated with bears, reflecting the area’s role in the fur trade.

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