1864
Maker: Imray & Son
Antique "blue back" nautical chart of part of the western Pacific Ocean published by James Imray & Son in 1864. This impressive chart covers the area from Papua New Guinea (this portion is now part of Indonesia) to 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 Guam. A spectacular chart of a part of the world that fascinated Europeans at this time, just a few years after Japan opened to trading with Europeans. Good anique condition with some horizontal creases, some vertical wrinkles that are common on antique charts, some minor stains, a small tear at the bottom, some minor surface soil. There are two small holes at top and the blue backing paper shows through in a few places where the surface has worn. hand written plotting. This chart was bound at the edges with fabric, which has protected the edges of the chart, but some of the fabric has worn away. Measures approx. 49h x 40w inches to the neatline (slightly larger to the edges). **NOTE- this map requires extra insurance for shipping. Please contact us if you have any questions about the shipping or cost of shipping.**
Item Number: NAU426