Herman Moll (1654–1732). A Chart of the West-Indies or the Islands of America in the North Sea &c. [Being the Present Seat of War] (probably added by Bowles). (London: ca. 1740). Printed for Tho. Bowles in St. Pauls Church Yard & John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill. Copperplate engraving. 11 7/8 x 13 7/8 in. to neatline. Sheet: 12 3/8 x 15 in. Very good condition. $1,100.
$1,100.00
Attractive chart of the West Indies with notes on the course of the Spanish Silver Fleet as well as sailing instructions for the galleons. Shows the mainland around the Gulf of Mexico, with Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, and Carolina. Includes an inset map of Vera Cruz harbor.
London bookseller, Leon Kashnor (1880-1955) notes, “A re-issue of Moll’s map at the time of Vernon’s expedition. Bowles appears to have secured possession of all of Moll’s plates.”
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