A plat of the Channel : Discovering the sea coasts of England, Scotland, Ireland and part of France. /
Moxon, Joseph,1627-1691.
[London : Joseph Moxon] and sold at his shop in Cornhil at the Sign of Atlas.
[1657].
Bathymetry shown by soundings ; sand banks shaded.
One of six charts included in Moxon's "Book of Sea Plats" issued in 1657.
One of five Moxon charts pasted together, back to back and backed with blue paper ; the practise of backing sea-charts with blue paper was not common until the later 18th century, implying a long usage for these charts.
Cropped along bottom, probably at the time of backing.
Scale cartouche decorated with depiction of Atlas.
Vignette of sea battle in North Sea ; coats of arms in countries.
Rhumb lines.
British Isles including Ireland, Western Isles and Orkney, with north coast of France.
Stevenson Collection.
Nautical charts