{"product_id":"willem-boosman-compass-paper-print","title":"Willem Boosman Compass- Antique Print","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finely printed 19th-century compass card produced by the Amsterdam instrument maker W. Boosman. This type of card was originally designed for mariner’s compasses, with a full 360-degree scale around the perimeter, bold cardinal points, and Dutch directional markings such as NO, ZO, and Z. The fleur-de-lis at the top traditionally marks true north, a motif widely used on European navigation instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide blank center and clean outer margins suggest this example was never mounted in a compass bowl. Instead, it was likely a shop sample or spare card, printed to demonstrate the precision of the maker’s engraving work or kept in reserve for installation. The crisp black printing on cream stock captures the technical beauty of 19th-century nautical design, offering both historical significance and striking graphic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare surviving artifact from the age of maritime navigation and European instrument craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0\" x 8.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very 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":44128816398451,"sku":"AP6682-13-1","price":74.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/AP6682-13-1.jpg?v=1764884664","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/willem-boosman-compass-paper-print","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}