Original Antique Map of Juan Fernandez by Van Schley, 1757

About the Item

Antique map titled 'Carte Particuliere de l'Isle de Juan Fernandez - Byzondere Kaart van 't Eiland Juan Fernandez'. Map of the Chilean Juan Fernandez Island, topped by a view of its rocky profile and adorned with a decorative title cartouche and a compass rose with fleur-de-lys. The map was based on Admiral George Anson's voyage in 1740, when he set sail in command of a squadron sent to attack Spanish possessions and interests in South America. The expedition was ill-equipped and failed to carry out its original ambitious mission. By June 1741 when Anson reached Juan Fernandes, his force had been reduced to only three of the original six ships, while the strength of his crews had fallen from 961 to 335. After launching several attacks on the west coast of South America and recuperating on the island, he collected the remaining survivors on his flagship, the Centurion, and set sail in search of one of the richly laden galleons that conducted the trade between Mexico and the Philippines. The indomitable perseverance he had shown during one of the most arduous voyages the history of sea adventure gained the reward of the capture of an immensely rich prize, the Nuestra Senora de Covadonga, which he encountered off Cape Espiritu Santo on June 20, 1743. Juan Fernandes Island was later made famous by Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe as the island upon which he was marooned. This map originates from 'Histoire générale des voyages' by Antoine-François Prévost. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by J. van Schley. Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam, 1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart, and whose style he subsequently copied. Condition: Good, given age. Some small damp stains in the lower margin. Left edge with a small tear. Small light crease bottom left corner. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1757.

Dimensions:

Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 9.97 in (25.3 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1757

Condition:

Condition: Good, given age. Some small damp stains in the lower margin. Left edge with a small tear. Small light crease bottom left corner. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: PCT-579081stDibs: LU3054326362392

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