A Chart of the Seas between the Straits of Banca and Pt. Timon - Herbert 1758 characteristic of high-quality 18th-century French

characteristic of high-quality 18th-century French maps

The cover carries the authoritative imprint of the F

The map is renowned for its precision in documenting the city’s layout and defensive structures

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 characteristic of high-quality 18th-century FrenchA 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