Arent Roggeveen (c. 1628–1679). De Cust van Westindien, Tusschen Rio Demarary en Rio d'Oroonque (The Guiana coastline). 1720 State_Hawaii 543mm x 416mm

543mm x 416mm

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Arent Roggeveen (c. 1628–1679). De Cust van Westindien, Tusschen Rio Demarary en Rio d'Oroonque (The Guiana coastline). 1720 State_Hawaii 543mm x 416mmArent Roggeveen (c. 16281679)De Cust van Westindien, Tusschen Rio Demarary en Rio d'OroonqueAmsterdam: Pieter Mortier, circa 16801700From Het Brandende VeenHand colored copperplate sea chartSheet size: approx. 21 x 17 inches A dramatic and richly engraved sea chart of the Guiana coastline, this work by Dutch hydrographer Arent Roggeveen covers the stretch from the Rio Demerara to the Orinoco Delta, reflecting early Dutch interest in the northern rim