Bay of Biscay
London, James Imray and Son, 1880/ 1864.
A very large engraved chart in two sheets (combined printed surface 1260 × 1016 mm, overall total size approximately 1290 × 1030 mm), with minimal hand-colouring, mounted together on the original blue backing paper, with the publisher's title-label on the verso.
Edges slightly tanned and chipped (not affecting the printed surface); a few light marks and creases; in excellent condition.
A very large and detailed blueback chart of the Bay of Biscay, with 19 inset maps, including the Gironde and Loire estuaries, the Glénan Islands, and important anchorages such as Lorient, Quiberon Bay, Bilbao, Santander, and San Sebastian. The imprint below the bottom border is dated 1864, while the title cartouche is dated 1880. Lighthouses are highlighted with spots of red and yellow colouring. The title-label on the verso reads 'Chart No. 76. Bay of Biscay. (With Plans of Harbours.) With a Book of Directions, Price 8s.'.
Item #143685
Price (AUD):
$500.00