Plan of Nagapattinam in India, 1744

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Antique map titled 'Negapatam.' Attractive bird's-eye view of Nagapattinam, India from Churchill's 'A Collection of Voyages and Travels, some now … Read more Antique map titled 'Negapatam.' Attractive bird's-eye view of Nagapattinam, India from Churchill's 'A Collection of Voyages and Travels, some now first printed from original manuscripts others now first printed in English', printed in 1744 for Henry Lintot and John Osborn, London. (first edition was in 1672). Artists and Engravers: Awnsham and John Churchill were influential and innovative early booksellers in England, providing the affluent with enhanced access to previously unavailable or untranslated works by some of the world’s most famous explorers, essayists, philosophers, and historians. Condition: Very good, given age. A few spots in the margins. Original folds as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1744 Overall size: 38.7 x 29.3 cm. Image size: 30 x 27.5 cm. See less