Depot de la Marine
1824

Antique chart of Brazilian east coast north of Cabo Frio

Carte Reduite de la Cote du Bresil Comprise Entre le Cap Frio et Porto Seguro Levee en 1819.

DESCRIPTION: Antique French sea chart issued in 1824 extends over approximately 800 miles of the east coast of Brazil and incudes portions of the State of Rio de Janeiro and the State of Espirito Santo. Coverage on this old chart starts about 80 miles to the east of Rio de Janeiro near Cabo Frio and trends generally north-northeast past Cabo de São Tomé, Vitoria, Rio Doce and Porto Seguro, ending north of Santo Andre. Little interior details are shown but the chart does identify several mountainous features that may have been visible from sea including the Pic ou Frade de Maccahe, Mt. de Campos, Mt. Mestre Alvaro, and Mont Pascoal.

Tracks are recorded for the two French vessels that conducted explorations and soundings of the area on this chart: the Corvette "la Bayadere" and the Brick "le Favori". Contains an avertissment below the title block with notes, warnings, and observations useful to mariners.

With the circular logo of the Depot Generale de la Marine. All text in French. No. 408.

CREATOR: Depot de la Marine

PUBLICATION DATE: 1824

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Brazil

BODY OF WATER: Atlantic Ocean

CONDITION: Very Good  On heavy wove paper with a fine impression. No notable condition issues. Single horizontal centerfold as issued.

COLORING: None

ENGRAVER: Ambroise Tardieu

SIZE: 23 " x 35 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 67

PRICE: $500

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