Gibraltar Bay Spain 1764 Roux engraved hand color coastal map Port Arthur office of Henrique Valente

office of Henrique Valente

A remarkable map in that it focuses and prominently displays the apocryphal Mts

shaken with some pages loose or detached

Paper covers lightly and gently age worn

11“H x 8 1/2“W

Gibraltar Bay Spain 1764 Roux engraved hand color coastal map Port Arthur office of Henrique ValenteBaye de Gibraltar. (Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe, Coastal Map). Issued 1764 Marseilles, Roux. Charming mid 18th century engraved harbor coastal map, with lovely hand color. Numerous anchors, sounding depths and rhumb lines impart a strong nautical visual appeal. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 6" H x 8 1 2" W. Engraved Area Measures c. 5 " H x 7 1 2" W. Cartographic