A general chart of South America [map] / from a drawing by Lieut. A. B. Becher, R.N. ; combined with the best English and Spanish surveys in the Hydrographical Office, and adjusted by the latest astronomical observations ; J. Walker sculpt.

Author
Becher, A. B. (Alexander Bridport), 1796-1876 [Browse]
Format
Map
Language
English
Published/​Created
London : published according to Act of Parliament at the Hydrographical Office of the Admiralty, Novr. 4th.1824.
Description
  • (W 130°00ʹ00ʺ--W 25°00ʹ00ʺ/N 41°00ʹ00ʺ--S 65°00ʹ00ʺ).
  • 1 map : mounted on cloth ; 75 x 61 cm.

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Special Collections - Rare Books Historic Map Collection HMC01.7000 D Alcove 30, Drawer 2 Browse related items Reading Room Request

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    Notes
    • Shows the coasts of South and Central America, Mexico, the West Indies and the southern United States.
    • "527."
    • Historic Maps copy has label on verso: South America, including the Coasts of Mexico to St. Blas, and the W. India Is.
    OCLC
    556361765
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