Carta Esferica DEL ESTRECHO DE GIBRALTAR.

Carta Esferica DEL ESTRECHO DE GIBRALTAR.
Cartographer:
TOFINO DE SAN MIGUEL, Don Vincente.
Title:
Carta Esferica DEL ESTRECHO DE GIBRALTAR.
Stock Code:
5096
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Later colour
Atlas:
Atlas Maritimo de Espana
Size: (W x H):
56.5cm x 81cm
 
22 inches x 32 inches
Date:
1786
Price:
£420

Splendid chart of the Straits of Gibraltar. Tidal charts at upper cantre and three views of the coast. Decorated at cratouche at lower centre. Tofino(1732-1795) is the best known Spanish Marine cartographer. His Atlas Maritimo established the prime meridian (0degrees) at Cadiz rather than Greenwich.

Fine condition.

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