PERU. Chincha(Guano) Islands. Shooting the Guano, antique print, 1863

PERU. Chincha(Guano) Islands. Shooting the Guano, antique print, 1863

Product SKU: P-5-02284

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'Shooting the Guano' from Illustrated London News (1863). Antique wood engraved print, 11.0 x 11.0cm, 4.25 x 4.25 inches


Chincha islands

The Chincha Islands (Spanish Islas Chincha) are a group of three small islands 21 km (13 mi) off the southwest coast of Peru, to which they belong, near the town of Pisco,
They were of interest for their extensive guano deposits, but the supplies were mostly exhausted by 1874.
The largest of the islands, Isla Chincha Norte, i

CAPTION BELOW PICTURE: 'Shooting the Guano'


Chincha islands

The Chincha Islands (Spanish Islas Chincha) are a group of three small islands 21 km (13 mi) off the southwest coast of Peru, to which they belong, near the town of Pisco,
They were of interest for their extensive guano deposits, but the supplies were mostly exhausted by 1874.
The largest of the islands, Isla Chincha Norte, is 0.8 miles (1.3 km) long and up to 0.6 miles (0.97 km) wide, and rises to a height of 34 m (113 ft). Isla Chincha Centro is almost the same size as its neighbour to the north, while Isla Chincha Sur is half the size of its neighbours. The islands are mostly granite, and bordered with cliffs on all sides, upon which great numbers of seabirds nest.
The islands were once the residence of the Chincha people, but only a few remains are to be found today. Peru began the export of guano in 1840. Spain, not having recognized Peru's independence (it was not to do so until 1879), and desiring the guano profits, occupied the islands in April 1864, setting off the Chincha Islands War (1864–1866).

(Source Wikipedia)

DATE PRINTED: 1863    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 11.0 x 11.0cm, 4.25 x 4.25 inches (Small)

TYPE: Antique wood engraved print

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: The image shown may have been scanned from a different example of this print than that which is offered for sale: The print you will receive is in Good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition compared to that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There are images and/or text printed on the reverse side of the picture. In some cases this may be visible on the picture itself (please check the scan prior to your purchase) or around the margin of the picture.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Unsigned

PROVENANCE: Illustrated London News

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