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DESCRIPTION: Fine copper-plate engraved plan of the harbor at Rhodes, Greece, the largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands. Shows the two jetties at the harbor entrance each protected by two fortified positions. Along with the city walls, depth soundings and anchorages are clearly marked. Luffman notes:
"The harbour of Rhodes is situated in the island of the same name in the Mediterranean Sea. Here stood the famous colossal statue of Apollo. The city is Lat 36.24 N Long 28.12 E of London."
From "Luffman's Select Plans of the Principal Cities, Harbors, Forts etc. in the World". Engraved and published by John Luffman, No. 28 Little Bell Alley, Coleman Street. London. March 1, 1801. Volume II, Number 1.
Luffman also provided similar engravings to this at about the same time for J.T. Serres' "The Little Sea Torch: or, True Guide for Coasting Pilots." Serres translated the Little Sea Torch from an earlier illustrated coasting pilot guide, based on Bougard's "Le petit flambeau de la mer", first published in 1684.
John Luffman (1751-1821) began his career as an engraver, producing a very large and fine map of Antigua, where he had resided in 1787 and 1789. That map was published by Luffman to accompany his 'A Brief Account of the Island of Antigua', 1788." Luffman shared the same sad fate as many publishers and was declared bankrupt on 9th March, 1793. Moving forward Luffman was more cautious and produced small format atlases and handy-sized maps of the theatres of war, principal towns and cities and battle-plans relating to the Wars of the French directorate and the subsequent Napoleonic War.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1801
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Greece
BODY OF WATER: Mediterranean Sea
CONDITION: Very Good.
A fine example. On robust paper with very wide margins. Strong impression and evident platemark.
COLORING: Attractive old hand coloring.
ENGRAVER: Luffman
SIZE: 5
" x
6 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 77
PRICE: $230
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