Description

“A Chart of the Southern Part of South America; With the Track of the Centurion from the Island of St. Catherines to the Island of Juan Fernandes: In which is inserted the Variation and Soundins observ’d on board her, together with her Deviation from her estimated Course in passing round Cape Horn, occasioned by the force of the Currents” Published in Richard Walter’s  “A voyage round the World, in the years MDCCXL,I,II,III,IV. By George Anson…” published by John and Paul Knapton, in Ludgate-Street .

An interesting map of Central Argentina, Patagonia and Tierra Del Fuego. Charts Captain Geoerge Anson’s route from the Atlantic around the Cape Horn. Soundings and currents are shown.

Condition: Trimmed, folded and laid down on linen, some creasing and separation at folds and margins, occasional browning or spotting but still a decent example Map Type: Copperplate engraving

Stock No: 1452
Cartographer: Seale, Richard
Year: 1748

Height (in): 19-12″-49.5 cm.

Width (in): 19″-48.2 cm.