Subject: African Islands, Malta
Period: 1747 (circa)
Publication: A Complete System of Geography
Color: Black & White
Size:
16.8 x 13.7 inches
42.7 x 34.8 cm
This sheet includes 8 separate small maps, primarily focused on islands around, or a part of, Africa. The maps include: An Accurate Map of the Islands of Malta Goze & Cuming; An Accurate Chart of Cape de Verd Islands...; The Bay of Agoa de Saldanha; Island of Teneriffe; A Plan of the Dutch Fort at the Cape of Good Hope; A Draught of Table Bay; Island of Madera; and A Correct Map of the Island of St. Hellena... Each map features place names, topographical information, a compass rose, and descriptive English text.
References: McCorkle (18th C. Geography Books) #17, Vol. II [20]; Norwich #338; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.BOW-2a #50.
Condition: B+
A dark impression on a sheet with the watermarks of papermaker Lubbert van Gerrevink and "VI". There are a few small spots, light offsetting, and a centerfold separation in the bottom blank margin that has been closed with old paper on verso.