ENGRAVING OF ALICANTE BAY. NAUTICAL CHART. J. STEPHENSON. 19TH CENTURY

Description:
- Map of the Bay of Alicante. A 19th-century nautical chart
- Beautiful and curious engraving, in black and white, with numbers, annotations and names written in English.In the centre is a compass rose, with a fleur-de-lis indicating north and an upward-pointing hand indicating the verticality of the drawing.
- It has annotations of degrees and minutes, as well as miles. Numbered 5 and signed by the engraver: J. Stephenson Sc.
- James Stephenson (1808-1886) was a 19th-century British engraver and illustrator known for his detailed and elegant botanical and scientific prints.
- Alicante Castle appears in the upper part, with the city on the left. There are three towers at the sides.
- This is an intaglio print, a copperplate etching process.
- It is small in size and unframed.

Conservation and Damage:
- Very good overall condition.
- The engraving is on thick, good quality paper.
- The paper is fairly clean, with hardly any rust or moisture stains.
- The engraving shows the wear and tear of age.

Comments:
- The measurements are approximate.
- The colours in the photos do not match the actual colours.
- The engraving for sale is the one shown in the photos. The description is not a detailed account of the item.
- The information provided here is based on personal opinions that have not been verified.