Antique Map of the Harbour of Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde, c.1750

€ 330

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1750
Technique: Engraved
Sheet size: 33.5 × 21.2 cm (13.2 × 8.3 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: PCT-62014

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Given age. Slight offsetting. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'A Draught of ye Harbour of Praya in the Island St. Jago (..)'. Uncommon map showing the harbor of Praia on Santiago Island, Cape Verde. Source unknown, to be determined.

Praia Harbor (Portuguese: Porto da Praia) is the port of the city of Praia in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is situated in a natural bay of the Atlantic Ocean. Since the latest modernization in 2014, it has 2 long quays, 3 shorter quays, a quay for fishing boats with fish processing installations, 2 container parks, 2 roll-on/roll-off ramps and a passenger terminal. The total length of the quays is 863 m, and the maximum depth is 13.5 m.The port of Praia played an important role in the colonization of Africa and South America by the Portuguese. With 817,845 metric tonnes of cargo and 85,518 passengers handled (2017), it is the second busiest port of Cape Verde, after Porto Grande (Mindelo).

The bay of Praia lies between the headlands Ponta Temerosa and Ponta das Bicudas. The islet Ilhéu de Santa Maria lies in the bay, west of the port. The river Ribeira da Trindade empties into the bay, between the city center (Plateau) and the port. Directly north of the port is the city subdivision Achada Grande Frente.

Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Clark'.

Image size: 19.7 x 31.3 cm.