Title: A NEW MAP OR CHART OF THE WESTERN OR ATLANTIC OCEAN WITH PART OF EUROPE AFRICA & AMERICA
Cartographer: Bowen.E.
Size: 35*29.5cms
Printed: 1740 London
Ref: M571
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Rare map of the Atlantic from Europe and West Africa to Parts of the Americas.Chart published a year after the start of the war with Spain.Shows the track of Galleons from West indies to Spain and Britain,It celebrates Vernons successes at Portobello & Cartagena and refers back to Blakes action against the Spanish treasure galleons.The cartouche contains a double portrait of Robert Blake q& Edward Vernon surrounded by flags & instruments of war.A wealth of detail.Remargined on left with no loss of map.good condition. |
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