Large German Chart of the Philippines with Hand-Colored Borders, 1763

Sea Charts · 18th century

Large German Chart of the Philippines with Hand-Colored Borders, 1763

€ 990

One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.

Date: 1763
Sheet size: 53.5 × 42.5 cm (21.1 × 16.7 in)
Condition: Fair
Reference: BG-12394-3

Condition

Repaired: Closed tear affecting image (near Myndoro). Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning, minor wear. Original folding lines, later hand coloring. Closed tear affecting image (near Myndoro). Narrow margins, blank verso. Please study images carefully.

About this sheet

Original antique map titled 'Karte von dem Canal in den Philippinischen Inseln (..)'. Large detailed chart of the islands of the Philippines. One of the most detailed charts of the Philippines of the era. Shows Islands, bays, reefs, soundings tracks of the Manila Galleon route, etc. Includes a large compass rose and rhumb lines. Originates from a German edition of "Voyage around the World" by Lord George Anson. Published 1763.