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Description: 2nd edition, published by William Faden, London, 1780.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'William Faden' after 'L.S. de la Rochette'. William Faden (1750-1836) Cartographer and publisher who took over Thomas Jefferys's business in 1771. He was Geographer to His Majesty the King and the Prince of Wales. Faden's work was of the highest standard. Louis Stanislas d'Arcy de la Rochette (1731-1802).
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Subject: Antique print, titled: 'A Chart of the Coasts of Spain and Portugal, with the Balearic Islands and Part of the Coast of Barbary.' - A chart of the Spanish and Portugese coasts, with parts of France and North Africa. Regions are indicated, as well as towns along the coast and river inlets as well as depth soundings in the sea
Condition: Good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. A small tear in the left margin. Right margin with a tear, creasing and some paper loss (all well outside image area). Offsetting from where the map was folded over itself. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 81.9 x 56.6 cm. The image size is ca. 70.2 x 51 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 32.2 x 22.3 inch. The image size is ca. 27.6 x 20.1 inch.
Medium: Engraving with hand colouring on wove paper.
Location: GK-123
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