Description of the Island Cuba. (Havanna)

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• PUBLISHER: Sold by Mount & Page on Tower Hill, London.

• MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

  DATE: c. 1750.

• EDITION SIZE: Sheet size 18 1/2 x 10 5/8" (47 x 51 cm) plus margins.

• DESCRIPTION: "Description of the Island Cuba. (Havanna)" is a vibrant chart from the esteemed "English Pilot, the Fourth Book," crafted around 1750 by Mount and Page. This map highlights the bustling harbor of Havana, a crucial port that stood as the gateway to the Gulf of Mexico and a linchpin in the Spanish colonial trade network. As part of a maritime atlas cherished by sailors navigating North American waters, this chart was indispensable until the advent of "The Atlantic Neptune" in 1777. <br><br> The map not only serves as a practical guide but also as a historical snapshot of Havana during a time of intense maritime activity and cultural exchange. Its detailed depiction of coastal contours and nautical routes reflects the era's skilled cartography and the strategic importance of Cuba in global commerce and navigation. This piece is a treasure for anyone fascinated by the tales of the high seas and colonial exploits.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 11 x 19 inch archival mylar for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition save for some surface soiling and minor stains. Black & white.

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• CATEGORIES: Maps , Canada, Mexico, Central & South America, and West Indies , West Indies and Caribbean