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Description
Antique world map titled 'a map of the world from the best authorities'. Detailed map of the world, showing tracks … Read more Antique world map titled 'a map of the world from the best authorities'. Detailed map of the world, showing tracks of captain james cook in his 3 voyages in great detail. The map is extensively annotated with information on the explorations of a number of regions on the map in the 1770s, primarily deriving from cook. New zealand is shown. Australia retains it's a mostly conjectural mid-18th century coastline. No sign of antarctica. Fascinating transitional mapping of alaska and nw america. Published by c. Dilly and g. Robinson circa 1786. Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning, some wear and soiling. Original folding lines, blank verso. Later hand coloring. Please study images carefully. See less
- Dimensions
- 22.05ʺW × 13.39ʺH
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Wear consistent with … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning, some wear and soiling. Original folding lines, blank verso. Later hand coloring. Please study images carefully. less
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