Antique Map of Coiba Island, Panama, South America, C.1740

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Plan de la partie orientale de l'Isle de Quibo'. Map of the eastside of Coiba Island (Quibo), Panama, showing the shoreline around Port de Dames indicating soft sand and mud, salt lagoons, fresh water, and fisherman's huts. Also marked are the islands of Quiveta and Canales. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: George Anson, 1st Baron Anson PC, FRS, RN (1697 -1762) was a British admiral and a wealthy aristocrat, noted for his circumnavigation of the globe and his role overseeing the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War. Condition: Very good, please study image carefully. Date: c.1740 Overall size: 40.1 x 25.3 cm. Image size: 36.7 x 20.3 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:

Height: 9.97 in (25.3 cm)Width: 15.79 in (40.1 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1740

Condition:

Very good, please study image carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL