Subject: Libya
Period: 1720 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
23 x 20 inches
58.4 x 50.8 cm
Interesting sea chart of the Libyan coast from Cap Rusaro (Darnah) to C. Mesurata (Misratah) encompassing the Gulf of Sidra. It is embellished with rhumb lines throughout and is oriented with north and the Mediterranean at the bottom. Decorated with two compass roses and a sea battle between a European sailing ship and a Mediterranean galley ship. A large title cartouche, surmounted by figures and a coat of arms, dominates the upper left quadrant.
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Condition: B+
A nice impression on a bright sheet with a professionally repaired centerfold separation at bottom and some minor extraneous creasing. Trimmed to the neatline at top, as issued.