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Seachart of the south-eastern coast of England (Cornwall and Devonshire) Title: De Custen van Engelant tusschen de twee pointen van Poortlandt en Lezard. Cartographer: Theunis, Jacobsz and Lootsman, Jacob & Casparus. Published: Amsterdam, Jacques & Gasper Anthoine Date: 1662 Size: [43,1 x 53,8 cm] Technic: Copper-engraving / Uncolored Description: Fascinating detailed seachart of the south-eastern coast of England showing the coastline from Lizard Point over Plymouth, Torquay, Exeter towards Portland. In the very lower right corner the 'Kiscases' and 'Barroches' islands are marked. The map is ornated near the upper left corner with a large decorative cartouche, containing a milage scale to convert Dutch, Spanish, English & French leagues to degrees, right near it is the title-cartouche, the map is as well decorated with a large ship and two compass-roses. Along the coastline several villages and towns are marked, as well anchor places in the bays, sandbanks are shown, mostly with detailed information on the water-depths. Notes: A strong impression in very good condition. There is a minor marginal fraying of the paper on the lower margin of the mapsheet, just beneath the lower engraved border line (full margins as published). Condition: VG Reference: Koeman Jac. 14 (and a variant of Jac 33) #44 Price: /
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