Coronelli, Vincenzo
1702

Coronelli's rare chart of England from Portland to the Lizard

Piagge dell' Inghilterra da Poort-land, a Lezard D. dal P. Coronelli

DESCRIPTION: Rare engraved chart from Coronelli's "Teatro della Guerra" shows the east coast of England (Provincia di West) from Portland Bill in Dorset to the Lizard in Cornwall. Features shown include Torbay, Dartmouth, the Isle of Wight and much more. A fine addition to any collection of coastal charts of England.

This small well-engraved antique chart is from the Isole Britanniche volume of the Teatro della Guerra.

CREATOR: Coronelli, Vincenzo

PUBLICATION DATE: 1702

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: England

BODY OF WATER: English Channel

CONDITION: Very good. Clean. On supple laid paper. No condition issues. Strong, dark impression.

COLORING: None

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SIZE: 6 " x 5 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 77

PRICE: $500

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