Tierra del Fuego Magellan Straits South America Argentina 1753 Bellin map Atlantic Ocean by Sir William Gell

by Sir William Gell

and still very pleasing to browse through

Each is a chance survival

gilt title lettering & spine decorations

12 color lithographed flower pages including a full page color lithographed title page

Tierra del Fuego Magellan Straits South America Argentina 1753 Bellin map Atlantic Ocean by Sir William GellCarte Du Detroit de le Maire. (Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, South America, Tierra del Fuego, Straits of Magellan, Argentina, Nautical Map). Issued 1753, Paris by Bellin. Charming mid 18th century antique engraved map. Compass rose with bold rhumb lines add to the map's dramatic appearance and visual appeal. Interior terrain details, plus sounding depths and anchorage locations for tall mast sailing ships of this era. Minor light toning and small