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Anson chart of Philippines 1748

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Title: Carte du Canal des Iles Philippines par lequel Passe le Galion de Manille et les Iles Voisines de ce Canal
Author: Anson, George
Description: Copper-engraved chart. 54x42 cm. (21½x16½").Large, detailed chart of the Philippines, one of the most detailed and accurate renderings of the era, from the French edition of Anson's Voyages. Shown are the islands, bays, reefs, sounding tracks of the Manila Galleon route, etc., with a large compass rose and rhumb lines.
Heading: zzgPlace Published: Paris
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Date Published: 1748