Puerto Cavello on the Coast of Caracas; by Lt. Jones in 1741. [18th Century English Map of Puerto Cavello].

Laurie, Robert; James Whittle

Published by Laurie & Whittle, London, 1794

About this Item

Rare hand-colored map of Puerto Cavello, one of the earliest obtainable English language maps to focus on this region. One page, the map displays a town plan, charting of the harbor, forts and surrounding islands. In near fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 12.5 inches. A handsome example. Early in 1794, Robert Laurie and James Whittle succeeded to the business carried on by Robert Sayer at the Golden Buck in Fleet Street, London as publishers of engravings, maps, charts, and nautical works. Major charts published by the firm included James Cook's Survey of the South Coast of Newfoundland (1776) and the Surveys of St. George's Channel, (1777). Laurie retired from business in 1812, and the firm continued as Whittle & Laurie, but the business was run by his son, Richard Holmes Laurie, who, on the death of Whittle in 1818, became the sole proprietor. L. S. De la Rochette and John Purdy were the hydrographers to the firm. Seller Inventory # 123081

Bibliographic Details

Title: Puerto Cavello on the Coast of Caracas; by ...

Publisher: Laurie & Whittle, London

Publication Date: 1794