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Views and Leading Marks of the Island of Antigua
This beautiful manuscript of 23 views of the Island of Antigua was drawn by William J. B. Edwards, Midshipman, around the end of the 18th century.
| Technical Information | |
|---|---|
| Reference: | A511 |
| Date | c1895 |
| Hydrographer/Surveyor/Artist: | William J. B. Edwards, Midshipman. RN. |
| Size Of Original: | w 29" x h 42" |
| Paper Type | Innova Smooth Cotton (original size) & Omnijet Superior Matt Graphic (smaller sizes) |
Description
This large sheet of views of Antigua was drawn to be read in conjunction with another, equally impressive, nautical chart. The red lines on these views correspond to the lead lines drawn on the accompanying chart. Unfortunately the sister document is now incomplete and severely damaged, making it almost impossible to view, and beyond publication. What we are left with is, nevertheless, a remarkable document which offers the reader an almost panoramic view of Antigua in the late eighteenth.
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