Mediterranean Sea Map (1797) Poster

Title A new chart of the Mediterranean Sea Contributor Names Heather, William, 1764-1812. Stephenson, John (Engraver), active 1791-1817. Norie, J. W. (John William), 1772-1843. Michelot, Henri. W. Heather & Co. Created / Published London : W. Heather & Co., 1797. Subject Headings - Mediterranean Sea--Maps--Early works to 1800 - Marseille Region (France)--Maps--Early works to 1800 - Harbors--Italy--Genoa--Maps--Early works to 1800 - Livorno Region (Italy)--Maps--Early works to 1800 - Izmir, Gulf of (Turkey)--Maps--Early works to 1800 - Mediterranean Sea - France--Marseille Region - Italy--Genoa - Italy--Livorno Region - Turkey--Izmir, Gulf of Genre Nautical charts Early maps Notes - Depths shown by soundings in selected areas. - Statement of dedication: To the Right Honorable Horatio Baron Nelson of the Nile and of Burnham Thorpe in Norfolk, Rear Admiral of the Blue, and Knight of the Military Order of the Garter, this chart is most repectfully dedicated by his grateful much obliged humble servant, William Heather. - "Published as the Act directs, July 12th 1797, by W. Heather & Co. at the Navigation Warehouse, No. 157 Leadenhall Street, London." - Originally printed on 3 sheets (later conjoined, still later quartered and mounted on cloth backing to enable folding). - Available also through the Library of Congres