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<dl><dd>[20], 235, [9] p. (the last blank) : 32 cm. (fol.)</dd>
<dd>"An elaborate historical poem ... in honor of Navigation. All the celebrated voyages of the world from Noah to 1632 are recorded in chronological order"--Sabin. Followed by a short poem entitled "Rhyn en Mase, schip-vaerts lof" (p. 227-235)</dd>
<dd>Colophon: t'Amstelredam, Ghedruckt voor Iacob Pietersz Wachter, By Ian Fredericksz Stam in de Hope. M.D.C.XXXIV</dd>
<dd>Signatures: (a)-(b)⁴ (c)² A-2G⁴ 2H²</dd>
<dd>Engraved t.p. Etched ill. chiefly by Willem Basse, that on p. 97 signed R for Rembrandt and dated 1633; see Sabin. Head and tail pieces, initials</dd>
<dd>Errata, last p</dd>
<dd>Includes index</dd></dl><br>Subjects: Voyages and travels -- Poetry; Naval history -- Poetry</div>
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Herckmans, Elias, 1596-1644</div>
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