Rare two-sheet sea chart of the coasts of Brazil, West Africa and South Africa, published by Johannes Van Keulen (the younger), circa 1720.The chart shows the western coast of Africa but the information provided in the map for Inland territories is wide. The South American coast of Brazil, the latter with a large, decorative, dedication cartouche inland, and Guyana. In the left-hand part a large dedicational cartouche to Abraham Anias, with the signature of Johannes van Keulen.Abraham Anias (169...

Sea-chart of the coast of Gabon, Loango, Angoy and Angola to Zaire (Congo) River. In lower right side title and two coastal profiles. In upper left corner inset charts of Cabo de Lopo Gonzalves and Mouth of the Congo River. With a latitude scale, compass rose and system of rhumb lines, soundings, anchorage's, etc. East to the top.The Dutch firm and printing house van Keulen was one of the most important and leading publishers for sea charts during the ending 17th century. Their firm was leading ...

A finely engraved and detailed chart of the most eastern tip of Africa, including Somalia, Djibouti, Yemen, Mauritius, and many other islands in the Indian Ocean.Very rare: only included in 6th volume (so-called secret atlas) of Van Keulen's. Latitude scale, compass rose and system of rhumb lines, soundings, anchorage's, etc. Many Dutch names and a wealth of cities and information appear in the chart. The trading posts of the different nations are marked with flags. Number 47. in lower left corn...