An edition of Licht der zee-vaert (1612)

The light of navigation

Wherein are declared and lively pourtrayed, all the coasts and havens, of the VVest, North and East seas. Collected partly out of the books of the principall authors which have written of navigation, (as Lucas Iohnson VVaghenaer and divers others) partly also out of manie other expert seafaring mens writings and verball declarations: corrected from manie faults, and inlarged with manie newe descriptions and cardes. Divided into tvvo bookes. Heerunto are added (beside an institution in the art of navigation) nevve tables of the declination of the sonne, according to Tycho Brahes observations, applied to the meridian of Amsterdam. Together with newe tables and instructions to teach men the right use of the North-starre, and other firme starres, profitable for all seafaring men. By William Iohnson.

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An edition of Licht der zee-vaert (1612)

The light of navigation

Wherein are declared and lively pourtrayed, all the coasts and havens, of the VVest, North and East seas. Collected partly out of the books of the principall authors which have written of navigation, (as Lucas Iohnson VVaghenaer and divers others) partly also out of manie other expert seafaring mens writings and verball declarations: corrected from manie faults, and inlarged with manie newe descriptions and cardes. Divided into tvvo bookes. Heerunto are added (beside an institution in the art of navigation) nevve tables of the declination of the sonne, according to Tycho Brahes observations, applied to the meridian of Amsterdam. Together with newe tables and instructions to teach men the right use of the North-starre, and other firme starres, profitable for all seafaring men. By William Iohnson.

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1 The light of navigation: Amsterdam, 1612 1964, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum in English - 1st ed.	zzzz Locate
2 The light of navigation: vvherein are declared and lively pourtrayed all the coasts and hauens, of the vvest, north and east seas : collected partly out of the books of the principall authors which haue written of navigation (as Lucas Iohnson Waghenaer and divers others) partly also out of a manie other expert seafaring mens writings and verball declarations : corrected from manie faults, and inlarged with manie newe descriptions and cardes : divided into two books : heereunto are added (beside an institution in the art of navigation) new tables of the declination of the sonne, according to Tycho Brahes observations, applied to the meridian of Amsterdam : together with newe tables and instructions to teach men the right use of the North Starre, and other firme starres, profitable for all seafaring men 1622, Printed by Iohn Iohnson ... Microform in English	zzzz Locate
3 The light of navigation: Wherein are declared and lively pourtrayed, all the coasts and havens, of the VVest, North and East seas. Collected partly out of the books of the principall authors which have written of navigation, (as Lucas Iohnson VVaghenaer and divers others) partly also out of manie other expert seafaring mens writings and verball declarations: corrected from manie faults, and inlarged with manie newe descriptions and cardes. Divided into tvvo bookes. Heerunto are added (beside an institution in the art of navigation) nevve tables of the declination of the sonne, according to Tycho Brahes observations, applied to the meridian of Amsterdam. Together with newe tables and instructions to teach men the right use of the North-starre, and other firme starres, profitable for all seafaring men. By William Iohnson. 1612, Printed by VVilliam Iohnson [Blaeu], dvvelling upon the vvater, by the Old Bridge, at the signe of the Golden Son-dyal Microform in English	aaaa Locate

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Edition Notes

Translation of: Licht der Zee-vaert.

Printer's complete name from STC.

The English general title page is pasted in the center of engraved Dutch title page.

"The first book of the light of navigation" has separate dated title page and pagination; register is continuous. "The second book of the light of nauigation" has separate pagination, register and title page.

At foot of title page: Cum privilegio.

Reproduction of the original in the British Library.

STC (2nd ed.) 3110.

Available electronically as part of Early English books online.

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1982. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 1598:07).

Published in: At Amsterdam
Series: Early English books, 1475-1640 -- 1598:7.
Genre: Early works to 1800.
Other Titles: Licht der Zee-vaert.

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Format: Microform
Pagination: [54]; [2], 12, [2], 13-32, [2], 33-38, [2], 39-48, [2], 49-56, [2], 57-60, [2], 61-64, [2], 65-72, [2], 73-74, [2], 75-80, [2], 81-84, [2], 85-90, [2], 91-96, [2], 97-100, [2], 101-108, [2], 109-114, [2]; 4, [2], 5-18, [2], 19-26, [2], 27-30, [2], 31-36, [2], 37-42, [2], 43-46, [2], 47-52, [2], 53-56, [2], 57-62, [2], 63-70, [2], 71-76, [2], 77-80, [2], 81-84, [2], 85-100, [2], 101-106, [2], 107-112, [2], 113-114, [2], 115-118, [2] p., engr. maps
Number of pages: 118

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Open Library: OL18583074M

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The light of navigation

by Willem Janszoon Blaeu