Item number: CSMT291
Genuine Antique Chart
1875/1876
Maker: James Imray & Son
Antique blue back nautical chart of part of the western Pacific Ocean published by James Imray & Son in 1875 and corrected to 1876. This impressive chart covers the area from Papua New Guinea (this portion is now part of Indonesia) to South Korea and Japan (up to Yokohama) and includes part of the Philippines, Taiwan or Formosa, and part of the coast of China with Shanghai and Ningbo. With eight inset maps of smaller islands including Mariana Island. A spectacular chart of a part of the world that fascinated Europeans at this time, and was part of a global trade system. Good condition with some vertical wrinkles that are common on antique charts, some minor stains and signs of age. Hand written plotting. Measures approx. 49h x 40w inches to the neatline (slightly larger to the edges).
Genuine Antique Chart from 1875/1876
Item Number: CSMT291








