Description
THORNTON, J. A Chart of France and the Bay of Biscaia... London, ca. 1680. Black and white. Small restored loss in upper right corner, lined with Japan paper. 427 x 550 mm. Depicts the west coast of France to the Spanish Cape Finisterra. Cartouche at lower right with three scales, coat of arms with three fleurs-de-lis surmounted by a crown. Two different compass roses, boat. Numerous depths in the English Channel and West Britain. As an indication, some names: S. Mallos for Saint-Malo, Ullis haven for Perros-Guirrec, Parsack for Portsall, Bluet for Blavet, Port-Louis Armenters for Noirmoutier. § Copy reproduced in C. Gaudillat, Anciennes Cartes Marines de la Bretagne 1580-1800, Pl. N°20.
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THORNTON, J. A Chart of France and the Bay of Biscaia... London, ca. 1680. Black and white. Small restored loss in upper right corner, lined with Japan paper. 427 x 550 mm. Depicts the west coast of France to the Spanish Cape Finisterra. Cartouche at lower right with three scales, coat of arms with three fleurs-de-lis surmounted by a crown. Two different compass roses, boat. Numerous depths in the English Channel and West Britain. As an indication, some names: S. Mallos for Saint-Malo, Ullis haven for Perros-Guirrec, Parsack for Portsall, Bluet for Blavet, Port-Louis Armenters for Noirmoutier. § Copy reproduced in C. Gaudillat, Anciennes Cartes Marines de la Bretagne 1580-1800, Pl. N°20.
