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Antigua and Barbuda - Argentina

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

127. A Plan of English Harbour With the Kings Yard and Carooning Wharfe [Antigua]. Martel, P[e ]t[e]r. 1745. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 52 x 36 cm. Scale ca. 1:3,000. (Howe; 52). 73-691522.

This is a beautiful, colorful and well-executed British map of English Harbour, Antigua, a principal port facility for British activities in the Caribbean. Map includes coastline, coastal features, extensive soundings, a navigational hazard, fortifications, shipyards, detailed pictorial representation of cultivated fields, vegetation, and an ornate wind rose. Map also includes a keyed legend. Map clearly demonstrates the primary purpose of the port to serve as a naval depot and dry dock. This map is one of a group of 72 maps and charts from the Howe Collection related to the Luso-Hispanic World. That collection includes numerous manuscript maps of the West Indies, the North and South American coastlines, and of the Philippines. The collection was acquired in 1905 from descendants of Admiral Lord Richard Howe (1726-1799) who served as commander in chief of the British fleet in North America during the first two years of the U.S. Revolutionary War.

G5052 .E5 1745 .M3 Howe 52 Vault

Antigua and Barbuda, West Indies

128. Vue de l'Isle d'Antigue...[and] Gesigt van het Yland Aruba [and] [unknown coastline] [Antigua, Aruba]. [18th century]. 3 views on 1 sheet. Watercolor, wash, pen-and-ink drawings, 3 views when joined 56 x 34 1/2 cm. Scales not given.

These are three drawings of coastal views of different islands. The one of Aruba is the most finished and includes an expanse of sea, an outline of a coast range, and a luminous sky. The drawing of Antigua presents primarily a coastal view of mountains, and the drawing of an unknown coast is schematic in presentation.

G5051 .A35 17-- .V Vault

Antigua, West Indies/Aruba, Netherlands Antilles/Antigua and Barbuda, West Indies

ARGENTINA

129. Descripcion de la Bahia de Camarones....[Argentina]. Paula Sánchez, Francisco de. [176-?]. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 23 x 36 cm. Scale ca. 1:115,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 9). 89-696432.

Map shows coastline, some coastal features, soundings, and an anchorage. Also includes a keyed legend and note. Map is oriented to the west at top. This map is part of the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .C3 176- .P3 Vault

Argentina--Coast

130. Descripcion de la Bahia de S[a]n Gregorio....[Argentina]. [18th century]. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 25 x 41 cm. Scale ca. 1:105,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 3a). 89-696430.

Map shows coastal features, soundings, and anchorages; includes keyed legend with note about characteristics of the water bottom. This map is part of the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .S23 17-- .D4 Vault

Argentina--Coast

131. Descripcion de la Bahia de S[a]n Gregorio....[Argentina]. [18th century]. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 28 x 39 cm. Scale ca. 1:105,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 2). 89-696431.

Map shows coastal features, coastline, soundings, and anchorages; also includes a keyed legend with notes. Sparer in style and less use of color than in the other map of Bahía de San Gregorio in this collection, Maggs 3a. The work is part of the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .S23 17-- .D41 Vault

Argentina--Coast

132. Descripcion del Puerto de S[a]n Julian....[Argentina]. [18th century]. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 24 x 30 cm. Scale ca. 1:100,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 22). 89-696455.

This map, depicting San Julián Bay and vicinity, includes coastal features, soundings, anchorages, characteristics of the water bottom, fresh water springs, and a salt flat noted as "Laguna de sal mui blanca"; maps also includes a keyed legend and notes. This work is part of the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .S253 17-- .D4 Vault

Argentina--Coast

133. Descripcion del Puerto de S[a]n Julian....[Argentina]. [18th century]. Pen-and-ink ms., 27 x 33 cm. Scale ca. 1:95,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 19). 89-696456.

This map, depicting San Julián Bay and vicinity, shows coastal features, soundings, anchorages, shoals, characteristics of the water bottom, sources of fresh water, and a salt flat; also includes a keyed legend and notes. Map is oriented with the west at top. This map is part of the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .S253 17-- .D41 Vault

Argentina--Coast

134. Descripcion del Puerto de Sa]n Julian....[Argentina]. Otero, Manuel. [18th century]. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 25 x 30 cm. Scale ca. 1:100,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 21). 89-696457.

This map, depicting San Julián Bay and vicinity, shows coastal features, soundings, anchorages, characteristics of the water bottom, sources of fresh water, and a salt flat; also includes a keyed legend and notes. Map is oriented with west at top. This map is part of the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .S253 17-- .D42 Vault

Argentina--Coast

135. Descripcion dela Bahia de Camaron[e]s....[Argentina]. [18th century]. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 24 x 37 cm. Scale ca. 1:100,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 10). 89-696433.

Map shows coastline, some coastal features, soundings, and an anchorage. The work also includes a keyed legend and note. Map is oriented with west at the top. This map is part of the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .C3 17-- .D4 Vault

Argentina--Coast

136. Discripcion del Cavo de Matas asta, el Cavo de S[an]ta Elena....[Argentina]. Gomez, Fran[cis ]co. 1746. Wash, pen-and-ink ms., 22 x 35 cm. Scale not given. (Maggs purchase map collection; 11). 89-696434.

Map includes soundings, anchorage, coastal features, and pictorial representation of coastal elevation. Map is oriented with west at the top. Includes a keyed legend. This map is part of the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .C3 1746 .G6 Vault

Argentina---Coast

137. [Map showing Camarones Bay and adjoining capes, Argentina]. [1746?]. Colored pen-and- ink ms., 22 x 33 cm. Scale not given. (Maggs purchase map collection; 12). 89-696435.

Map shows coastal features, soundings, pictorial representation of coastal relief, and an anchorage. Map is oriented with west at the top. A note on the verso indicates that this map is a copy of the original by Manuel Joaquín de Saptola. This map is part of the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brother, London.

G5352 .C3 1746 .M3 Vault

Argentina--Coast

138. [Map showing Patagonian Coast of Argentina]. [18th century]. Colored, pen-and-ink ms., 51 x 32 cm. Scale ca. 1:1,320,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 4). 89-696427.

Map includes coastline, some coastal features, some pictorial representation of coastal elevation, shoals, and a salt field. Map is oriented with north at bottom. This map belongs to the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .C6 17-- .M3 Vault

Argentina--Coast

139. [Map showing Patagonian Coast of Argentina and the Falkland Islands]. [18th century]. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 68 x 47 cm. Scale ca. 1:2,000,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 5). 89-696437.

This incomplete map shows coastlines, some coastal features, perhaps soundings, and perhaps a route. The style and handling of this map seem similar to the composite map of the Strait of Magellan, see Maggs 75. This map is part of the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .C6 17-- .M25 Vault

Argentina--Coast/Falkland Islands (U.K.)

140. Navegacion De Las Corvetas de S.M. Descuvierta y Atrevida Sovre la Costa Patagonica Año de 1789 [Coasts of Argentina, Uruguay]. Vico, Antonio. 1790. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 85 x 54 cm. Scale ca. 1:2,300,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 8). 90-682604.

This map shows the route of the voyage of the ships Descubierta and Atrevida along the coast of Argentina, including daily positions. Also shows coastal features, soundings, and settlements. Oriented with north at bottom. This map was prepared by Antonio Vico under the direction of Pedro Ribelles of the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain and is part of the G&M Division's collection from that school purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .C6S1 1790 .V5 Vault

Argentina--Coast/Uruguay--Coast/South Atlantic Ocean

141. Plan de la Ciudad de la nueva Oran, fundada en 31. de Agosto de 1794 p[o]r D[o]n Ramon Garcia de Leon y Pizarro....[Argentina]. Garcia de Leon y Pizarro, Ramon. [after 1794]. Wash, pen-and-ink ms., 50 x 72 1/2 cm. Scale ca. 1:4,000.

This clear and beautifully executed Spanish plan of Oran and vicinity includes a detailed grid of the city, roads, streams, a proposed hospital, and pictorial representation of vegetation and cultivated fields. Title and inscription are within a border of native trees, and below note is a perspective view of Oran from the north. Purpose of map is to serve as an official plan of the city showing streets, blocks, and plots with dimensions and to serve as real estate promotion. As extensive note in cartouche makes clear, the city already had 809 residents. Map is dedicated to the "Rey Nuestro Señor Don Carlos IIII" (Carlos IV). Map is oriented with east at top. The city was possibly founded and settled to serve as an outpost for the Spanish in an area that was sparsely settled and that was both relatively close to the Spanish-Portuguese boundary in the late 18th century and to Potosí and the silver mines to the north. Map is closely related to "Plan topografico del Valle de Centa..." under call number G5354 .S61 1794 .G3 Vault. Both maps were prepared by Garcia de Leon y Pizarro, then Governor and Captain General of the Province of Salta who founded Oran in August, 1794.

G5354 .S61 1794 .G Vault

Argentina

142. Plan du detroit du Maire dont l'entrée du côtté du Nord qui est le Cap S[ain]t Iaque est Situé....[Argentina]. [18th century]. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 30 x 41 cm. Scale ca. 1:205,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 13). 89-696436.

This French map includes coastlines, coastal features, soundings, and pictorial representation of relief. Map is oriented with north at bottom. In style, this map is close to one of Cape Horn (Maggs 56) related to a voyage to that region made by Captain Joachim Darquistade, possibly from the early 18th century. This map is from the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .L4 1715 .P5 Vault

Argentina--Coast

143. Plan topografico del Valle de Centa, delineado p[o]r D[o]n Ramon Garcia de Leon y Pizarro....[Argentina]. Garcia de Leon y Pizarro, Ramon. [after 1794]. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 50 1/2 x 73 cm. 1 inch to 3 leagues.

This is a clear and beautifully executed Spanish map of the vicinity of Oran intended to promote settlement near the then Spanish-Portuguese frontier in the extreme north of Argentina. It is possible that Oran was established by the Spanish as an outpost to strengthen its territorial claims in the region. Map includes the partially settled planned community of Oran, other settlements, a sugar plantation, individual land holdings, rivers and streams, roads, administrative boundaries, locations of Native American ("Ynfieles") sites, pictorial representation of vegetation and relief, and a decorative cartouche with title and inscription. Map is dedicated to the "Rey Nuestro Señor Don Carlos IIII" (Carlos IV). Map also contains a keyed legend and a lengthy note on the geographic and strategic advantages of the area. A note that reads, "Sitio que solicitan nuevos Pobladores", indicates that the map's primary function was to promote real estate. Map is closely related to "Plan de la Ciudad de la Nueva Oran..." under call number G5354 .S61 1794 .G Vault. Both maps were prepared by Garcia de Leon y Pizarro, then Governor and Captain General of the Province of Salta who founded Oran in August, 1794.

G5354 .S61 1794 .G3 Vault

Argentina

144. Plano de la Bahia Balentín situado en la Tierra del Fuego: Estrecho de Mayre [Argentina]. [18th century]. Wash, pen-and-ink ms., 34 x 22 cm. Scale ca. 1:150,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 54). 90-682707.

This map of a bay in the vicinity of Tierra del Fuego includes a coastline, pictorial depiction of relief, soundings, an anchorage, and a source of fresh water. Map is oriented with west at top. This work is part of the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .V33 17-- .P5 Vault

Argentina--Coast/Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

145. Plano de la Bahia Balentin Situado en la Tierra del Fuego Estrecho de Mayre [Argentina]. [18th century]. Wash, pen-and-ink ms., 29 x 23 cm. Scale ca. 1:150,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 55). 90-682708.

This map, depicting a bay in the vicinity of Tierra del Fuego, includes pictorial representation of relief, a coastline, soundings, an anchorage, and a source of fresh water. Map is oriented with west at top. This map is part of G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .V33 17-- .P51 Vault

Argentina--Coast/Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

146. Plano de la Costa Oriental de los Patagones que contiene desde la Boca del Rio de la Plata hasta el C[ab]o de las Virgenes con los Barros, bancos, y Yslas cercanas à dichas Costas como assi mismo delas Yslas Malvinas [Argentina]. Lahaurie, Josef. 1787. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 30 x 41 cm. Scale ca. 1:6,000,000.

This Spanish map of the Argentine coast from the Río de la Plata to Tierra del Fuego includes coastline, coastal features, extensive soundings, navigational hazards, and settlements. As title indicates, map includes the Falkland Islands with the settlement "Pto. Egmon". Map is oriented with west at top. Map was prepared by Lahaurie under the direction of Pedro Rivelles of the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain.

G5352 .C6P5 1787 .P Vault

Argentina--Coast

147. Plano del Puerto de S[a]n Gregorio....[Argentina]. Taforo, Bern[ar]do. [18th century]. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 40 x 60 cm. Scale ca. 1:60,950. (Maggs purchase map collection; 3b). 91-680963.

Map shows coastline, coastal features, islands, soundings, and an anchorage. Heading contains notes. This map belongs to the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .S23 17-- .T3 Vault

Argentina--Coast

148. Plano del P[uer]to de S[a]n Jose....[Argentina]. Taforo, Bernardo. [18th century]. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 46 x 67 cm. Scale ca. 1:600,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 6). 89-696462.

This map, depicting the Valdés Peninsula and Golfo San Matías region of Argentina, shows coastal features, soundings, anchorages, characteristics of the water bottom, and fortifications; map also includes a keyed legend, and a note about the cartographer: "nuebamente hemendado por el 2º Piloto dela R[ea]l Arm[ad]a D[on] Bernardo Taforo..." Map is oriented with west at top. This map is part of the G&M Division's collections from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .S252 1780 .T3 Vault

Argentina--Coast

149. Plano del Puerto de S[a]n Julian enla Costa Patagonica....[Argentina]. Taforo, Bernardo. 1780. Wash, pen-and-ink ms., 34 x 71 cm. Scale ca. 1:34,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 20). 89-696458.

This map, depicting the San Julián Bay region, shows coastal features, soundings, anchorages, characteristics of the water bottom, as well as sources of fresh water, and a salt flat; also includes a keyed legend and notes. Map is oriented with east at top. This map belongs to the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .S253 1780 .T3 Vault

Argentina--Coast

150. Plano del Puerto de S[an]ta Elena, y Cala de S[a]n Sevastian. [Argentina]. [18th century]. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 38 x 59 cm. Scale ca. 1:85,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 15). 89-696441.

Map shows coastline, coastal features, soundings, characteristics of the water bottom, and an anchorage; also contains a keyed legend with notes about entrance to harbor. Map is oriented with west at top. This map is part of the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .S32 17-- .P5 Vault

Argentina--Coast

151. Plano del Puerto, y Bahia de Santa Elena al O. de dicho Cabo, en la Costa oriental de Patagones....[Argentina]. [after 1768]. Pen-and-ink ms., 25 x 34 cm. Scale ca. 1:13,700. (Maggs purchase map collection; 14). 89-696440.

Map shows coastline, coastal features, soundings, anchorages, and characteristics of the water bottom. Also contains a keyed legend and notes including: "Fue descuvierto este puerto por el Capitan de Fragata y Comandante del Chambequin Andaluz D[o]n Domingo Perler en 16. de enero del Ano de 1768". Map is oriented with west at top. This map is part of the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .S32 1768 .P5 Vault

Argentina--Coast

152. Plano Del Puerto Y Bahia De S[anta] Elena. al O. de dicho Cabo en la Costa Oriental de Patagones....[Argentina]. Muñoz, Bernabe. 1797. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 31 x 34 cm. Scale ca. 1:13,900. (Maggs purchase map collection; 16). 89-696442.

Map shows coastline, coastal features, soundings, shoals, and characteristics of the water bottom; it also contains a keyed legend and notes. Clear, precise style. Map is oriented with west at top. The work is part of the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .S32 1797 .M8 Vault

Argentina--Coast

153. Puerto Deseado [Argentina]. [1787?]. Colored pen-and-ink ms., 22 x 35 cm. Scale ca. 1:280,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 17). 89-696428.

This map shows the mouth of Deseado River and is dated by comparison with a similar map attributed to Miguel García Diez, see Maggs 18. It includes coastline, coastal features, pictorial representation of coastal elevation, and soundings; also includes a keyed legend. Map is oriented with west at top. The map belongs to G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .D4 1787 .P8 Vault

Argentina--Coast

154. Puerto Deseado [Argentina]. Garcia Dies, Miguel. 1787. Wash, pen-and-ink ms., 22 x 35 cm. Scale ca. 1:280,000. (Maggs purchase map collection; 18). 89-696429.

This map, showing the mouth of Deseado River, includes coastline, coastal features, soundings, and some pictorial representation of coastal relief; also contains a keyed legend. Oriented with west at top. This map belongs to the G&M Division's collection from the Real Escuela de Navegación, Cadiz, Spain purchased from Maggs Brothers, London.

G5352 .D4 1787 .G3 Vault

Argentina--Coast