Lot 3974

Description

World map, 1776, A Chart shewing (sic) The Track of the Centurion round the World, engraved by H. Gavin, features the course of Anson's world circumnavigation beginning in 1740 when he set sail in command of a squadron sent to attack Spanish possessions and interests in South America, lithograph matted and timber framed under glass (approx 57x39.5cm). A few scuffs on frame, lithograph has dropped slightly in frame exposing the unevenly cut top edge and tape used to hold it in position, foxing on edge of matting, otherwise very fine.