Sea Charts · 18th century
€ 320
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Antique print titled 'Baye du Cap Upright (..)'. Eight charts on one sheet of Cap Providence, St. David's Cove, the Bay of the Island, Swallow's Haven, Puzzling Bay, Baye du Cape Upright 's Bay, Dauphina's Bay. Originates from 'Geschichte der See-Reisen und Entdeckungen im Süd-Meer welche auf Befehl Sr. Großbrittanischen Majestät unternommen, und von Commodore Byron, Capitain Wallis, Capitain Carteret und Capitain Coockim Dolphin, der Swallow, und dem Endeavour nach einander ausgeführt worden sind (..)'.
Artists and Engravers: Published by Haude & Spener, Berlin.
Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1774
Overall size: 38.5 x 26 cm.
Image size: 35.5 x 20.5 cm.
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