Excellent Spanish sea chart of western Cuba.
Carta Esferica De Una Parte de la Costa Setentrional y Meridional de la Isla de Cuba…
$725
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Cartographer(s):
Direccion Hidrografica de Madrid
Date:
1837
Place:
Madrid
Dimensions:
86.5 x 60 cm (34 x 23.5 in)
Description
This detailed sea chart of western Cuba from the Dirección Hidrografía includes coastal features, soundings, navigational hazards, currents, coastal islands, lighthouses, and settlements.
Spanish sea charts are quite scarce on the market.
Cartographer(s):
Direccion Hidrografica de Madrid
The Direccion Hidrografica de Madrid was an official institution established in Spain in 1797. It was charged with both survey and publication of important charts and maps from all over the world, and became known for the quality of their execution and accuracy.
Condition Description
Laid on contemporary linen with some wear and minor blemishes. Very good.
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