Subject: Balearic Islands
Period: 1730 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
22.3 x 16.4 inches
56.6 x 41.7 cm
Fine copper engraved map of the Spanish Balearic Islands based on Bellin, with good detail of towns, roads, and topography on each of the islands. A large inset at bottom center depicts the port and city of Mahon on the island of Menorca, with a lettered key identifying numerous locations. At bottom right is an inset showing the location of the Balearic islands in relation to Spain and the Mediterranean. A decorative title cartouche, a compass rose, and rhumb lines make this a handsome chart. French text below map gives navigational information regarding the islands.
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Condition: B+
A nice impression with full contemporary color, light soiling, a couple of ink stains in the border at top left, and chips in the corners of the sheet.