St. Vincent - 1747
Note: To view one of 3 available close-ups, click on the area you wish to see. "Plan de la Baye de l'Isle de St. Vincent," issued c. 1747, Paris. A beautiful, 18th-century, engraved map of St. Vincent Island, one of the Cape Verde Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. The top view is of part of St. Vincent Island and part of St. Antoine Island, and shows sounding depths, some large rocks, as well as woods and marshes. The bottom view is a ship's recognition, or profile, of the Island. Features a lovely decorative cartouche for the title, and an elegant flying banner encompassing the title for the bottom panoramic view. Also features rhumb lines and a fleur-de-lys. In VG+ to near
excellent condition. With full hand color. Sheet measures c. 7 1/4"W x
10"H, image measures c. 6"W x & 8 1/8"H. Ordering: Please use the Buy Me button below, or phone the shop to order this map.
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