‘THE NORTH ATLANTIC AND ITS COASTS’ (Telegraphic Communication) by W. Hughes c.1868

Full Title: ‘THE NORTH ATLANTIC AND ITS COASTS with the lines of Telegraphic Communication between THE OLD & NEW WORLDS’

A detailed and attractive 19th century map of the North Atlantic  which was produced by William Nightingale Hughes (1817-1876) for The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland (London: Virtue & Co., 1868). An interesting feature is the depiction of the the telegraphic cables running from Newfoundland and Ireland.

• This is an original chromolithograph taken from a steel engraving.
• Printed area is approximately 30.8cms by 25.3cms (with imprint).
• The map is in very good condition with decent margins; centrefold, as issued. Click on image for a better view.
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• Guaranteed to be over 150 years old.