Chart of the Straits between Denmark and Sweden, Shewing the Passage from the Kattegat through the Sound, to Copenhagen Road, and thence through the Grounds to the Entrance of the Baltic
by FADEN, William
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
New York, New York, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: William Faden, 1801. Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 24"x15 1/4".<br/><br/> This scarce sea chart of the strait between Denmark and Sweden covers the Ãresund between the island of Zealand or Sealand and the southern tip of Sweden. The chart notes numerous depth soundings in fathoms as well as coastal features, anchorages, lighthouses, navigational hazards, towns, important roads and other information useful to a mariner. Important cities of Copenhagen, Malmo and Landscrona are identified with important buildings and landmarks in Copenhagen and the Isle of Amag labeled. Today, the Ãresund or Ãresund Bridge through the Isle of Amag connects Copenhagen in Denmark with Malmo is Sweden. The map is in good condition with some toning and edge wear. Minor wear along the folds. Small tear near the lower left border is repaired on verso. Minor tear in top margin. William Faden (1750-1836) was an 18th century English cartographer, engraver mapseller and publisher and 'Geographer to His Majesty & to his H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, George III & George IV. This is a beautiful example of his work.<br/><br/>
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Argosy Book Store (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 263942
- Title
- Chart of the Straits between Denmark and Sweden, Shewing the Passage from the Kattegat through the Sound, to Copenhagen Road, and thence through the Grounds to the Entrance of the Baltic
- Author
- FADEN, William
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- William Faden
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1801
- Keywords
- Sea chart, nautical map, Denmark, Sweden, Ãresund
Terms of Sale
Argosy Book Store
All items are offered net, subject to prior sale. Returns accepted within 7 days of receipt--please contact us first. Payment by Visa , Mastercard & American Express. Appropriate sales tax will be added for all N.Y. State residents
About the Seller
Argosy Book Store
Biblio member since 2004
New York, New York
About Argosy Book Store
We are a large retail store, with 6 floors of out-of-print and rare books, (including, Americana, modern first editions, history of medicine and science), antique maps and prints, autograph manuscripts, letters & signatures.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Verso
- The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.