Large Antique Map of Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia by Cook, 1803

Reference
BG-11487-10
Date
1803
Region
Australia & Oceania
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
74.0 x 53.0 cm (29.1 x 20.9 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 3,666

Antique map Australia titled 'Kaart van Basses Straat tusschen Nieuw Zuid Wales en van Diemensland (..)'. Large chart of Bass Strait and one of the earliest to show the discoveries made by Bass and Flinders. Van Diemensland is nowadays Tasmania. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de Waereld door James Cook (..)'.

Artists and Engravers: Translated by J.D. Pasteur. Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: 1803

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