MAP OF ECUADOR 1750
Very rare and huge map of the ‘Province of Quito’ which represents the approximate area of modern day Ecuador, although this map extends a bit further south than the modern borders into what is now Peru. This hachure map was printed in 1750AD using an extremely detailed metal etched engraving. It bears a watermark reading GVARRO (Guarro) -which I wasn't able to find out much about, possibly a printing house in Spain-. Overall in great condition with very crisp and well preserved engravings, despite fold lines. The Library of Congress has this same map on record: Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA dcu. 2004627237, G5300 1750 .M2
Would look amazing framed up and hanging above your mantle!
-Translation-
'Letter from the Province of Quito and its surroundings.
Posthumous Work of Don Pedro Maldonado Gentleman of the Chamber of S.Mag and Governor of the Province of Esmeraldas.
Made on the Astronomical, and Geographical Observations of the Royal Academicians of Sciences of Paris and the Sea Guards of Cadil and also of the RR.PP Missionaries of Maynas.
In which the coast from the Boca de Esmeraldas to Tiamaco with the Defeat of Quito to the Marañon, along a footpath from Baños to Canelos, and the course of the Bobonaça and Pastaça Rivers are outlined on the demarcations of the deceased Author.
Brought to light by order, and at the expense of His Majesty.
MDCCL. (1750)'
Very rare and huge map of the ‘Province of Quito’ which represents the approximate area of modern day Ecuador, although this map extends a bit further south than the modern borders into what is now Peru. This hachure map was printed in 1750AD using an extremely detailed metal etched engraving. It bears a watermark reading GVARRO (Guarro) -which I wasn't able to find out much about, possibly a printing house in Spain-. Overall in great condition with very crisp and well preserved engravings, despite fold lines. The Library of Congress has this same map on record: Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA dcu. 2004627237, G5300 1750 .M2
Would look amazing framed up and hanging above your mantle!
-Translation-
'Letter from the Province of Quito and its surroundings.
Posthumous Work of Don Pedro Maldonado Gentleman of the Chamber of S.Mag and Governor of the Province of Esmeraldas.
Made on the Astronomical, and Geographical Observations of the Royal Academicians of Sciences of Paris and the Sea Guards of Cadil and also of the RR.PP Missionaries of Maynas.
In which the coast from the Boca de Esmeraldas to Tiamaco with the Defeat of Quito to the Marañon, along a footpath from Baños to Canelos, and the course of the Bobonaça and Pastaça Rivers are outlined on the demarcations of the deceased Author.
Brought to light by order, and at the expense of His Majesty.
MDCCL. (1750)'
Very rare and huge map of the ‘Province of Quito’ which represents the approximate area of modern day Ecuador, although this map extends a bit further south than the modern borders into what is now Peru. This hachure map was printed in 1750AD using an extremely detailed metal etched engraving. It bears a watermark reading GVARRO (Guarro) -which I wasn't able to find out much about, possibly a printing house in Spain-. Overall in great condition with very crisp and well preserved engravings, despite fold lines. The Library of Congress has this same map on record: Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA dcu. 2004627237, G5300 1750 .M2
Would look amazing framed up and hanging above your mantle!
-Translation-
'Letter from the Province of Quito and its surroundings.
Posthumous Work of Don Pedro Maldonado Gentleman of the Chamber of S.Mag and Governor of the Province of Esmeraldas.
Made on the Astronomical, and Geographical Observations of the Royal Academicians of Sciences of Paris and the Sea Guards of Cadil and also of the RR.PP Missionaries of Maynas.
In which the coast from the Boca de Esmeraldas to Tiamaco with the Defeat of Quito to the Marañon, along a footpath from Baños to Canelos, and the course of the Bobonaça and Pastaça Rivers are outlined on the demarcations of the deceased Author.
Brought to light by order, and at the expense of His Majesty.
MDCCL. (1750)'