Antique 1853 Nautical Chart of North Atlantic by James Imray

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“General Chart of the North Atlantic or Western Ocean from the Equator to 62° North Latitude.”Antique Blueback, 1853 Nautical Chart of North Atlantic by James Imray & Son. Imray was a prominent producer of the specialized blueback charts. The blueback chart was a chart backed with either a linen fabric or heavy blue paper to give added stability to the fragile, paper nautical charts. The map is backed in blue linen and is torn in the middle due to having been folded at one time. The map covers the Hudson Strait over to the North Sea showing Norway and Sweden, down to the Gulf of Guinea and over to the Caribbean Sea and showing part of the Pacific Ocean. Two insets include New York Bay & Harbor and Funchal Bay of Portugal. 40” x 49”Shipped with USPS Priority Mail 2 day Fully Insured.