Old Map Falkland Islands & Patagonia, 1851 - South America, Cape Horn, Malvinas, Tierra del Fuego, British Empire usa including all framed maps

including all framed maps

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Old Map Falkland Islands & Patagonia, 1851 - South America, Cape Horn, Malvinas, Tierra del Fuego, British Empire usa including all framed mapsEngraved by John Rapkin and published by J. Tallis & Co in 1851, this is one of the finest and most detailed historic maps of the Falkland Islands and Patagonia. This map shows the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) in great detail, and also the most southern stretches of South America. Tierra del Fuego is shown here, as is Cape Horn. Patagonia itself is said to be 'inhabited by wandering tribes of Indians' There are gorgeous illustrations of sea eagles,