1840 Moreno 'Deposito Hidrografico' Map of Puerto Rico (Porto Rico)

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1840 Moreno 'Deposito Hidrografico' Map of Puerto Rico (Porto Rico)
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Title:
Carta Esferica De La Isla De Puerto-Rico y las adyacentes, que a la misma pertenecen Vicques, Culebra, Cajades Muertos, Mona, Monito y Desecho, con partie de las islas de Santa Domino y Saona…
Description:
A stunning nautical chart or maritime map of Puerto Rico (Porto Rico) by Miguel Moreno of the Spanish
Depósito Hidrográfico
, here it its 1840 first edition. The map's coverage extends from western Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) to the islands of Vieques and Culebra, east of Puerto Rico. In addition to coastal detail, the map also offers an exceptional presentation of the island's inland topography. Predates the 1843 construction of Puerto Rico's first lighthouse at El Moro.
Publication History and Census
This map was published by the
Depósito Hidrográfico
in 1840. It was drawn by Miguel Moreno, who was a pilot and draftsman on the Cosme Dami√°n Churruca expedition to South America and the West Indies (1792 - 1795) - during which the basic reconnaissance for this map was possibly completed. It was engraved by
Depósito Hidrográfico
engrave Juan Carrafa, with the lettering completed by Nicol√°s de Gangoiti. We are aware of subsequent updated and revised editions in 1848, 1854 and 1897. The present example is the 1840 first edition.
This map appears on the market from time to time in latter editions, but we are unaware of another example of the first edition to have been sold. The OCLC identifies only one first edition, at the Biblioteca Nacional de España.
Size:
Printed area measures 24 inches high by 36 inches wide.
Condition:
Good. A few minor ink discolorations. Edge repairs on verso.
Shipping:
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International buyers are responsible for paying duty and taxes on delivery. DHL or FedEx will contact the buyer by telephone to arrange tax payment if it is levied. Duty varies by country and we cannot predict the amount you will be charged. Some countries are duty free, others are not. Typically, a customs duty and/or VAT tax will be assessed on all parcels to continental Europe. Sometimes duty or tax is due in China, but is seems very random. Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, and Taiwan have never assessed duty on a map we shipped. Maps shipped to the UK should be duty free as educational materials, but from time to time duty of 5% is assessed incorrectly by the UK customs agents.
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