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Chart Columbus Voyages c1828 - SOLD!
Large Map of the Caribbean islands c1828 - Carte de l'océan Atlantique septentrional avec les Routes suivies par Christophe Colomb jusqu'à son allérage aux premières Iles qu'ill a découvertes dans le Nouveau Monde. Published Paris 1828 Chez Treuttel et Würtz, rue de Bourbon, no 17; à Strasbourg et à Londres, même maison de commerce.
Author: Navarrete, Martín Fernández de, 1765-1844. Creator/Engraver: Berthe
Large Map of the Caribbean islands including the southern and eastern part of North America and the northern part of South America. Also shows the western part of Africa and Ireland. Includes an inset map of Hispaniola or present-day Haiti and Santo Domingo. Shows the routes taken by Christopher Columbus on his four voyages. Routes indicated with journey date markers - Year, Month, Day. Also Includes indication of shallows and dangerous rocks.
Original Copper plate engraved, good impression and plate mark, some old creasing around fold lines. Small stain to top of centre fold just inside boarder . Old strengthening to verso centre fold. General age tone. Fine later outline and wash colour.
Approx engraved area 19.75" x 23.75" (500mm x 600mm)
A genuine antique map over 190 years old