MEXICO. View of Entrance of CHEQUETAN or SEGUATANEO. c1748

by Anson, George

Anson's "A Voyage Round the World" antique print.

Zihuatenejo copperplate engraving, published in London c1748  - "the story of a remarkable voyage extremely well told".

Between 1739 and 1744 Commodore George Anson (1697-1762), led a squadron of eight ships on a mission to disrupt or capture the Pacific Ocean possessions of the Spanish Empire. Circumnavigating the world, he returned to Britain from China after capturing the Manila Galleon (Spain's regular crossing of the Pacific Ocean between the Spanish Crown's Viceroyalty of New Spain in Mexico City and its Asian territories, known as the Spanish East Indies). Appointed Admiral of the British fleet, Lord Anson initiated many reforms in the navy.

With fine later colour, this long engraving has wide margins top and bottom, but 15 to 20mm margins at left and right. With 2 vertical folds to accommodate a smaller publication, there is slight damage at top right of page and a little soiling- but not sufficient to detract from this beautiful engraving. Page 305 x 450mm (12.6 x 17.75 inches). To intaglio impression measures 210 x 425mm (8.25 x 16.75 inches).