Antique map-SEA CHART-PORTUGAL-TAGUS-TEJO-BELEM-RANA-Walker-1853

Engraving on wove paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 100.1 x 65.7 cm. The image size is ca. 92.5 x 63.2 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 39.4 x 25.9 inch. The image size is ca. 36.4 x 24.9 inch.

Antique map, titled: ”The Entrance to the River Tagus (Rio Tejo) […].” – A map of the Portuguese coast, with focus on the mouth of the river Tagus (Tejo). This region depicted is from Sao Domingos de Rana to Belem, and Trafaria on the opposite coast. Map shows sand banks, detailed depth soundings, geographical features inland and a few coast profiles. Published by the Hydrographical Office in 1853, based on the survey of John Richards in 1851.Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘J. &. C. Walker’ after ‘John Richards’. John, Alexander and Charles Walker, known collectively as J & C Walker (active 1820-95), were engravers, draughtsmen and publishers working through the 19th century. The firm is best known for its work on the maps issued by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. However, they also engraved a large number of maps for the British Admiralty , as well as issuing several important maps of India and multiple issues of the Royal Atlas.

Condition: Good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Small tears in the margins, not affecting image (mostly closed with acid-free archival tape). Some soiling and small creases in the margins. A long crease in the top right margin (not affecting image). General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE MAP-SEA CHART-PORTUGAL-TAGUS-TEJO-BELEM-RANA-WALKER

(PCO) GK-147