A New & Exact map of the Coast, Countries and islands within the limits of ye South Sea Company
Map. Engraving with original outline coloring.
Unusual business route map printed in 1720, describing the trade routes of the British South Seas Company. The firm was granted a monopoly to trade in Spain's South American colonies during the War of Spanish Succession. Speculation in the company's stock led to the South Sea Bubble in 1720. Resembling a broadside, the map includes twelve inset maps, trade winds, calm and tornado notes and many port sounding details. Repairs to margins and lined. Otherwise good condition. Herman Moll (c. 1654-1732) settled in London in the 1670's where he worked as an engraver for Moses Pitt. By the turn of the century, Moll became the foremost map publisher in England, where he produced Atlases and maps. As an engraver, cartographer, mapseller and globemaker he appealed to the public with his unusual views and vignettes. As the demand for his work was sustained, he issued many revised editions of his work. Language: English
Price: $1,550.00
Item #291979