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A NEW & EXACT MAP of the Coast, Countries/ and Islands within y\e LIMITS of y\e/ SOUTH SEA COMPANY,/ from y\e River Aranoca to Terra del Fuego, and from thence/ through y\e South Sea, to y\e North Part of California &c. With a View of the General and Coasting TRADE-WINDS./ And particular Draughts of the most important Bays, Ports, &c./ According to y\e Newest Observations, By Herman Moll Cartographer.
Herman Moll
1710-1730
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Herman Moll (Cartographer, engraver and mapseller)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Watercolor
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1961.0424.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. G. Brooks Thayer
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Object Number
1961.0424.001
Object Name
Map
Title
A NEW & EXACT MAP of the Coast, Countries/ and Islands within y\e LIMITS of y\e/ SOUTH SEA COMPANY,/ from y\e River Aranoca to Terra del Fuego, and from thence/ through y\e South Sea, to y\e North Part of California &c. With a View of the General and Coasting TRADE-WINDS./ And particular Draughts of the most important Bays, Ports, &c./ According to y\e Newest Observations, By Herman Moll Cartographer.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Herman Moll (Cartographer, engraver and mapseller)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1710-1730
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: In cartouche, bottom right in top left map
Inscription: H. Moll F.
Type: Inscription
Location: Top left and right corners of top center map
Inscription: Sold by H. Moll and by I. King at y\e Globe/ in the Poultrey near Stocks/ Market
Type: Inscription
Location: In cartouche, top center in top center map
Inscription: ...Dedicated by/ H. Moll.
Type: Inscription
Location: In cartouche, bottom right in top right map
Inscription: H. Moll F.
Type: Inscription
Location: In cartouche, upper right of bottom map
Inscription: ...By Herman Moll Cartographer.
Type: Inscription
Location: Top left of center in bottom map
Inscription: Sold by Herman Moll
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Armorial device
Materials
- Ink
- Watercolor
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Line engraved
- Line Etched
- Hand colored
- Painted
Construction Description
Printed on two sheets of laid paper joined horiztonally one-third down from the top.
Dimensions (inches)
27.2 (H) x 21.6 (L) x 25.9 (Image H) x 19.7 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
69 (H) x 54.8 (L) x 65.79 (Image H) x 50.1 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
OH at center. OW where sheets join. Top sheet: Plate H not available; Plate W: 19.9 in. (50.5 cm). Bottom sheet: Plate H: 17.3 in. (43.9 cm). Plate W: 19.3 in. (49.1 cm). Chain interval not measured.
Edition Watermark
none
Coloring
Hand colored