L’Isle de Wight
$75.00
Detailed overview of the Isle of Wight, off England’s southern coast.
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Description
This wonderful chart shows Britain’s Isle of Wight situated just a few miles off the country’s southern coast, near the critical harbor city of Portsmouth. Interior details are depicted pictorially and include geographic features (forests and hills), towns, windmills, and fire beacons. Accompanying text immediately below the image provides information (in French) on the island’s history, agricultural production, it’s towns and cities, and much more.
Inset maps on either side show the Scilly Islands and Tor Bay, off the coast of Devon. Published in Paris by Nicholas de Fer around 1720.
Map Details
Publication Date: c. 1720
Author: Nicholas de Fer
Sheet Width (in): 15.40
Sheet Height (in): 15.40
Condition: B+
Condition Description: Dime sized spot in the upper left. Trimmed left margin and a 7" diagonal tear on the left side has been professionally repaired on the verso. Light spotting elsewhere in the margins, but overall remains in good condition.
$75.00
1 in stock