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Perspective view of the Harbour, Castles, & Town of Porto Bello:
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This Plan of the Harbour, Town and Forts of Porto Bello
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Kashnor notes, "A good impression of a very rare map." "(Taken by Edward Vernon Esqr. Vice Admiral of the Blue on the 22d. of November 1739. With Six Men of War only,) Drawn by Lieutent. Philip Durell: Is most Humbly Inscribed to the Rt. Honble. Sir Charles Wager First Lord Commissioiner of the Admiralty." "I do assure the publick that this Plan is exactly copied from the Original (and only) Drawing brought over to me Ja: Rentone. Charing Cross March the 27th 1740." "Price One Shilling. P. Durell delin. November 1739. W. H. Toms Sculpt. 1740." Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS note: 902.
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"Engrav'd for Luffman's Select Plans." "Porto Bello,a most excellent harbour on the Isthmus of Darien in the territory of Terra Firma, in the West Indies. It was discovered and named by Columbus in 1502." "Vol. II. (upper right) 37" MS note: 900 (on backing). Prime meridian: London. Relief: no. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving.
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A Plan of the Harbour Town and Castles of Carthagena
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Kashnor notes, "Boston Harbour, Placentia, Louisbourg, New York and Perth Amboy, Charles Town, Carolina, St. Augustine, Havana, Cartagena, Porto Bello, Etc." A total of thirteen maps on one sheet. MS note: 500 (on backing). Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: 500 (on backing).
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A Plan of the Harbour of St. Augustin in the Province of Georgia
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A Survey of Louisburg Harbour
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Kashnor notes, "An interesting map, locating the remains of the old town and ruins of the old fort and lighthouse." Kershaw gives appeared in information. View of town and fort ruins, houses and trees.. "To Rupert George, Esq. Commander of His Majesty's Ship Hussar, and Senior Officer on the Nolva Scotia Station; This Chart is most respectfully dedicated, by his very humble Servant, Thos. Backhouse." Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Fathoms. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Vignettes. References: Kershaw 940; LC Phillips 1251. Verso Text: MS note: 607 15.
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