An unusual variant of Anson's chart of the Philippines

ANSON, George.

Carte du Canal des Iles Philippines Par lequel passe le Galion de Manille, et les Isles voisins de ce Canal. Kaart van het Kanaal in de Filippynsche Eilanden waar door het Galjoen vam Manilla passeert te gelyk met de naastgelegen Eilanden.
Amsterdam?, c.1750. Coloured. 540 x 430mm.

Narrow margin on the left

A large chart of the Philippines from Anson's account of his circumnavigation, one of the last great buccaneering voyages. One of their main targets was the Spanish treasure ships crossing the Pacific between Mexico and the Philippines. A stroke of luck presented them with the 'Nuestra Senora de Cavadonga', laden with silver. On their return to London, thirty-two wagons were needed to transfer the loot to the Tower of London.
Signed with the initial 'H' lower right.


Stock ID : 22306