North Coast Masa Fuero South America Juan Fernandez c.1750 antique engraved map

Plan de l'Extremite Orientale de l'Ile de Quibo

(Eastern Side of Coiba Island, Panama)

Issued c.1740-50, Paris

Engraved by Lattre
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Fine and uncommon old engraved map. Depicts recognition views as seen from aboard a ship sailing along the coast.

A picture is worth a thousand words. The photos are a major part of the item description. Please examine them closely, as what you see is what we will send you.

[note: we grade conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws.].

Map shows signs of age, including some damp staining, light offsetting, and short edge tears. Some light age wear or surface spotting/ soiling, which is visible within the scan. The left side blank margin is trimmed narrow at the bottom as issued to facilitate folding.

Paper and image remains overall clean & sound. Old maps & prints often display small minor repairs on the back, could have uneven blank margins, might have extraneous fold-lines or other small minor age flaws which do not detract from the visual appeal or value. Condition is carefully considered in arriving at our price.

Great antique map entirely worthy of hanging for display.

A depiction captured in a manner entirely unique to this era.

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet measures c.  9" H x  15 1/2" W.

Printed area measures c. 7 7/8" H x  14 3/8" W

Tooleys Dictionary of Mapmakers , v. 1

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