{"product_id":"willem-boosman-compass-paper-print-1","title":"W. Boosman Compass- Antique Print","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking 19th-century compass rose produced by the Amsterdam instrument maker W. Boosman. This piece was originally printed as a compass card design, with reversed numerals around the outer ring for reading through a compass bowl’s glass while the card rotated beneath a fixed index line. The crisp engraving, elongated cardinal points, and fleur-de-lis marking north all reflect classic European maritime instrument design of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusually, this example is printed on vivid green stock. Working compass cards were nearly always printed on white or cream paper for maximum clarity, making this version likely a shop sample or proof rather than a production component. These sample prints were used by instrument makers to demonstrate the precision of their engraved work or to display design variations in catalogs and workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare surviving example of functional 19th-century graphic art, combining nautical history with the elegance of Victorian-era printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\" x 6.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44128816758899,"sku":"AP6682-13-2","price":65.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/AP6682-13-2.jpg?v=1764884560","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/willem-boosman-compass-paper-print-1","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}