1773 Commodore John Byron 1st Ed Antique Map of The Falkland Islands Sth America England Several publishing houses in Europe

Several publishing houses in Europe then made copies

The Argentine Confederation (headed by Buenos Aires Governor Juan Manuel de Rosas) protested against Britains actions and Argentine governments have continued since then to register official protests against Britain

commercial interest in the archipelago was minimal due to the low-value hides of the feral cattle roaming the pastures

Plate size: - 17 1/2in x 11 1/2in (440mm x 290mm)

1773 Commodore John Byron 1st Ed Antique Map of The Falkland Islands Sth America England Several publishing houses in EuropeTitle : A chart of Hawkins s Maidenland, discovered by Sr. Richard Hawkins in 1574 and Falkland Sound, so called by Capn. John Strong of the Farewell from London who sailed through it in 1689. Ref #: 93384 Size: 16 1 2in x 10n (405mm x 255mm) Date : 1773 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Description: This original hand coloured copper plate engraved antique map of the Falkland Islands by Commodore John Byron was engraved by Isaac Noval and published in