Map of Spitsbergen by Thomas Edge, 1625 Greneland (title on object), Map of the west coast of Spitsbergen (indicated on the map as 'Greneland'), with the coastline indicated as far as known. Many English toponyms are indicated along the coastline. In the sea part birds, walruses, a whale, rowing boat with four people and two ships. Reindeer and foxes on the land. A compass rose at the bottom center of the map section, pointing straight up, further on the map protractors with indications of North latitude (75 to 80). On both sides of the map section are two rows of five pictures each with scene


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