A Chart of the Seas between the Straits of Banca and Pt. Timon - Herbert 1758 and district boundaries

and district boundaries

Technique: Copperplate engraving with professional hand-colouring

ensuring this map set the new standard for Pacific hydrography at the dawn of the 19th century

The cover carries the authoritative imprint of the F

This map tells the story of the transition from the decorative "Golden Age" of Dutch mapmaking to the more rigorous

A Chart of the Seas between the Straits of Banca and Pt. Timon - Herbert 1758 and district boundariesA Chart of the Seas between the Straits of Banca and Pt. Timon Drawn Published by: William Herbert Location: London Year: 1758 From: A New Directory for the East Indies Condition: Original hand coloured copper engraving; professionally matted. A Rare 18th Century British Marine Chart This significant 1758 sea chart by William Herbert is a prime example of mid Georgian hydrography. Published specifically for the East India trade, it covers the critical