Wind Heads map Compass Rose North South East West 1666 De Fer old antique chart Sicily 4 7/8" x 8 3/4"

4 7/8" x 8 3/4"

Frnch text on verso- "FFF" pagination

Hinges cracked due to weight of heavy covers

The artist's ability to render such a clear sense of shadow in such tiny figures is nothing less than masterful

Wind Heads map Compass Rose North South East West 1666 De Fer old antique chart Sicily 4 7/8" x 8 3/4"Carte 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