Vera Cruz Mexico Harbor Chart Military Fortifications 1850 Blunt coastal survey

Chart of the Harbour of Vera Cruz.

(North America, Mexico, Vera Cruz, Harbor Chart, Coastal Survey, Military Fortifications, Star Fort).

Issued 1850, New York by E & G. W. Blunt.

Mid 19th century coastal survey map with lovely hand color.

Small profile view bottom left, some terrain features, outline plan of fort, many sounding depths and rhumb lines all impart a strong nautical feel.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, light offsetting, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet Measures c. 14 1/4" H x 9 1/2"W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 13 1/2" H x 8 1/4" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R25369].