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An engraved circular map of North Holland original: "Hollandia Septentrionalis" set within a rectangular border. The corners of the frame are decorated with ornate foliate scrollwork.

Border and Framing:
The outer rectangular border includes numeric degree markings for latitude and longitude. The cardinal directions are labeled in Latin: SEPTENTRIO (North) at the top, ORIENS (East) at the right, MERIDIES (South) at the bottom, and OCCIDENS (West) at the left. These cardinal directions are repeated in smaller text along the inner edge of the circular map frame.

Map Details:
The map depicts the geography of North Holland, highlighting its complex coastline, islands, and urban centers.

Water Bodies: The sea to the west is labeled "Mare Germanicum" Germanic Sea. A small, scrolled cartouche within the sea contains a scale of miles labeled "Milliaria Hollandica Communia" Common Dutch miles. The eastern and southern waters are labeled "DE ZUYDER" The Southern Sea and "Het Vlie" The Vlie channel.
Islands: The northern islands of "Texel", "Vlielant", "Ter Schelling", and "Wieringhen" are clearly delineated.
Urban Centers: Major cities and towns are represented with small architectural icons and labels, including "Amstelredam" (Amsterdam), "Haerlem" (Haarlem), "Alckmaer" (Alkmaar), "Hoorn", "Enckhuysen" (Enkhuizen), "Medenblick" (Medemblik), "Edam", "Monickendam", and "Purmerent".
Friesland: A portion of the mainland to the northeast is labeled "FRISIÆ PARS" Part of Friesland.

Title Cartouche:
An elaborate architectural cartouche in the lower-right quadrant contains the map's title: HOLLANDIA SEPTENT: North Holland. Above the title, in smaller script, is the phrase "Cum Privil:" With privilege.