Subject: Strait of Magellan
Period: 1753 (dated)
Publication: Raynal's Atlas Portatif
Color: Hand Color
Size:
13.5 x 7.5 inches
34.3 x 19.1 cm
Uncommon detailed chart of the Strait of Magellan locating harbors, islands, capes and bays from Cap des Vierges to Cap de la Victoire. The rococo-style cartouche includes a lettered reference table for anchorages, bays, and harbors in the vicinity of Isle de Louis le Grand at the mid-point of the strait. The Dutch title, Gereduceerde Kaart van de Straat van Magellan, is also included in the title cartouche. Engraved by Van Schley.
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Condition: A
A crisp impression, issued folding on watermarked paper with minor offsetting to the right of the title cartouche and light toning along the edges of the sheet.