Cartography Gallery

Christopher Columbus at La Rabida, 1872. By F. Adam

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506). Genoese navigator. Columbus at the Convent of La Rabida, 1872. Copy by F. Adam of the homonimous painting by Eduardo Cano de la Pena. Maritime Museum. Barcelona. Spain

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Map of the City of London by John Ogilby 1676. Ogilby (also Ogelby

Map of the City of London by John Ogilby 1676. Ogilby (also Ogelby, Oglivie - 16001676) was a Scottish translator, impresario and cartographer. Best known for publishing the first British road atlas, he was also a successful translator, noted for publishing his work in handsome illustrated editions. Date: 1676

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Map of the Atlantic Ocean. 18th century

Map of the Atlantic Ocean from Newfoundland to Cape Horn. At A Voyage to the South-sea and along the coasts of Chili and Peru, in the years 1712, 1713 and 1714 by Amedee-Franc?ois Frezier (1682-1773). Published in Paris, 1716. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

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