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Antique Chart of The Spanish Coastline from Bilbao Eastwards, C.1720

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Antique map titled 'A Chart of the Sea Coasts Biscay and Gallicia Between Cape Machicaca and Cape de Pinas and from Cape de Pinas to Cape de Finisterre.' Map of the Spanish coastline from Bilbao eastwards. The depicted region ends with Fisterra/Finisterre. This includes the cities Santander, Gijon, Aviles, Ferrol and A Coruna. Rocks/islands and soundings are shown, as are harbours and bridges near the coast. Published by Mount and Page, London. Based on the map by Pieter Goos included in the nautical atlas "De Zee Atlas ofte Water-Weereld" (1666). Possibly from John Seller's "The English Pilot […] for Southern Navigation". Artists and Engravers: Made by 'James Clark (?)' after 'John Seller'. James Clark (active 1681-ca. 1700) was an English engraver. We are not sure if this is the Ia. Clark mentioned on the map. Condition: Good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. A library punch (Brooklyn Public Library) in the right image edge and margin, backed. Middle fold and margins reinforced with Japanese paper on the rear. Some small tears and creasing in the margins. Few small professional repairs. Paper loss in the lower left margin corner, and a little in the top right margin corner. Image good and quite clean. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1720 Overall size: 55.8 x 46 cm Image size: 53.2 x 43 cm We also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 21.97 in (55.8 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1720
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  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
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    Seller: PCT-568031stDibs: LU3054326141782
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