Fort Sao Sebastiao Portuguese Fort Mozambique Island 1745 map & bird's eye view
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsPlan of the Fort Mozambik from de Faria.
(Africa, Mozambique, Island of Mozambique, Fort Sao Sebastiao, Portuguese Forts, Colonialism).
Issued 1745, London.
Mid 18th century engraved map/coastal recognition view with attractive hand color. Title within banners on top two views, bottom harbor map with anchorage spots, sounding depths, shoals and a fleur-de-lys set within rhumb lines.
Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.
Sheet Measures c. 9 3/4" H x 7" W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 8 3/8" H x 5 7/8" W.
[R26480].