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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. See less
- Dimensions
- 22.05ʺW × 13.39ʺH
- 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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