[CALIFORNIA-US COAST SURVEY] Reconnaissance of the Western Coast of the US. 1852

Description: CALIFORNIA — US COAST SURVEY Reconnaissance of the Western Coast of the United States From San Francisco to San Diego by the Hydrographic Party under the command of Lieut. James Alden U.S.N. Assistant / J. # 9. U.S. Coast Survey. A.D. Bache Superintendent. [Washington DC]: 1852. Engraved map ca. 55 x 57,5 cm (22 x 23 inches). Drawn by W.B. Mc Murtrie; Reduction for engraving by W.M.C. Fairfax. Outlines and topography engraved by G. McCoy, Views by G. McCoy & S.V. Hunt, Lettering by W. Smith. Slightly age-toned with a neatly repaired tear, otherwise a very good map. One of the three maps issued after the first official scientific survey of the US Pacific coast. The map is supplemented with 17 coastal profiles (San Francisco Bay, Pt. Piedras, Pt. Ano Nuevo, Pt. Pinos, Pt. Sur, Pt. Arguilla, Catalina harbor, San Pedro, town and mission of Santa Barbara, point of boundary between the US and Mexico et al); text of "General Sailing directions from San Diego to San Francisco"; observations of tides of the Pacific coast, and a Table of Latitudes and Longitudes. "This terrific chart delineates the coast and is from the first official scientific reconnaissance of the Pacific coastal areas. It is one of three prepared by Lieutenant James Alden for this important survey. This sheet covers the region from the Mexican boundary to Point Reyes. It outlines the coastal littoral, shows dangerous reefs and shoals, gives offshore bathymetric soundings, plus general and specific harbor sailing instructions. The most impressive feature is the 17 views of entrances and promontories along this rugged coastline - among them Santa Barbara, Catalina Harbor, and the entrance to San Francisco Bay. The map was drawn by W.M. McMurtie and engraved by G. McCoy. Engraving of the views is also by McCoy and S.V. Hunt. This is one of the finest Coast Survey charts produced, and should not be confused with the simpler, and slightly smaller, charts that do not feature the large number of coastal views"(Old World Auctions); Schwartz & Ehrenberg, plt. #174. #095 ABOUT USGlobus Books is an independent San Francisco-based bookshop and a member of the American Booksellers Association and the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and has been in business since 1971. Globus Rare Books and Archives is the department within Globus Books that specializes in rare travel and exploration related items from around the world with an emphasis on the Americas, the Pacific and Russian explorers and travellers.GUARANTEEAll items are guaranteed to be as described. Purchases may be returned for any reason within ten days of receipt for a full refund or credit, but please notify us of any returns in advance. Returns should be adequately packed and insured.SHIPPINGWe offer free shipping worldwide on any purchases over 500 USD. All orders are properly packed with care and attention and shipped within 2-3 business days.FEEDBACKWe leave feedback for buyers once they have left feedback for us.Please contact us immediately in the case of a rare problem and we will try our best to resolve any issues promptly.Customer satisfaction is very important to us.PAYMENT METHODSWe accept Mastercard, Visa, Paypal, Venmo, bank transfers and $US checks.

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Location: San Francisco, California

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