An uncommon 19th century Spanish sea chart of the Canary Islands
Costal Occidental de Africa. Hoja II. Comprende desde Puerto Cansado hasta Cabo Bojador y las Islas Canarias, segun los tabajos de Vidal y Arlett de la M.R. Inglesa.
Madrid: Direccion de Hidrografia, 1855. Touches of original colour. 525 x 970mm. Blind stamp of the Direccion de Hidrografia.
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An uncommon 19th century Spanish sea chart of the Canary Islands & VIDAL, Alexander & ARLETT, William.Stock #: 12566Similar to Sell?
Description
A large and detailed chart of the Canary Islands, showing the relief of the mountains with hachuring. Inset details show Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Arrecife on Lanzarote. Lighthouses are marked in colour.
Lieutenant Vidal, a Royal Navy hydrographer, worked his way up through the ranks to become an admiral, and married the daughter of the British consul in Maderia.
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