1763 Map of Philipine Islands Sail Route of Manila Galeon, Hand Colored, London Lamps the National Academy of Design

the National Academy of Design

with the beautiful

marked on the top loop with F&B for "Foster and Bailey"

the second to right drop has a replaced cap/ has been broken and chipped and glued

The scrolling of the crest is highlighted by a gilded flying phoenix and Gilt floral garlends on both sides

1763 Map of Philipine Islands Sail Route of Manila Galeon, Hand Colored, London Lamps the National Academy of DesignScarce 1763 map of the Philippine Islands, from Luzon to Leyte, Zebu and Ysle De Negros. The map illustrates the track of the Manila Galleon trade from the Mole of Cabite until clear of land. From Manilla, the galleons passed above Mindoro, below Marinduque and Burias, above Tiaco and past Capul and San Bernardino Islands, before making the open waters north of Samal. The trade route is highlighted in yellow. Engraved for the London Magazine. Approx.