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Norvegiæ Maritimæ” and “Finmarchia et Laplandiæ Maritimæ”. Amsterdam: (c. 1680), but c. 1690. 2 (a pair): Both contemporary hand-coloured (executed by the publisher) engravings. Each c. 49x57cm. Fine condition. Provenance: Acquired c. 2015 from Galleri Bygdøy Allé Pama. The companion pair with charts of Norway are according to Ginsberg state 2. of de Wit’s famous charts. There are some extra lines of text engraved. The cartouches were decorated with elements from the regions depicted. Reference to TØ’s book «Mot Nord» the pair illustrated p. 92-93. Exhibited in Bodøgaard May 4th – September 22nd, 2024. «Øiesvoldsamlingen: Bodø2024 – European Capital of Culture». ; Literature: W. B. Ginsberg “Sea Charts of Norway 1585 – 1812”, 7A. 1b + 2b. 15 000 – 20 000 NOK € 1,250 – 1,650