A Chart of the Seas between the Straits of Banca and Pt. Timon - Herbert 1758 The cover carries the authoritative

The cover carries the authoritative imprint of the F

Key Features:

characteristic of high-quality 18th-century French maps

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

showing the proximity of China and Japan to the western coast of North America (labeled Amérique Septentrionale)

A Chart of the Seas between the Straits of Banca and Pt. Timon - Herbert 1758 The cover carries the authoritativeA 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