Wind Heads map Compass Rose North South East West 1666 De Fer old antique chart Sicily a fine impression from the

a fine impression from the plate

lovely antique engraved folio map with original hand color

4 7/8" x 8 3/4"

)- likely Europe

The main engraved area appears to remain clean & intact as issued

Wind Heads map Compass Rose North South East West 1666 De Fer old antique chart Sicily a fine impression from theCarte 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