1574 Braun & Hogenberg Antique Map View of The City of Chester, Cheshire England Rome Australia\'s eastern half was claimed

Australia\'s eastern half was claimed by Great Britain in 1770 and initially settled through penal transportation to the colony of New South Wales from 26 January 1788

The bay is a convenient natural refuge for vessels

to open fire

the Cape of Good Hope and back to Europe

1574 Braun & Hogenberg Antique Map View of The City of Chester, Cheshire England Rome Australia\'s eastern half was claimedTitle : Cestria Vvlgo Chester Angliae Civitas Ref #: 27092 Size: 18 1 2in x 14in (470mm x 355mm) Date : 1574 Condition: (A) Very Good Condition Description: This original beautifully hand coloured copper plate engraved antique map, a birds eye view of the city of Chester in Cheshire, England, was published in the 1574 edition of Braun & Hogenbergs atlas Civitates Orbis Terrarum General Definitions: Paper thickness and quality: Heavy and stable Paper