Old Map Showing the Tracks of Cook Between North America and Asia's Coast, 1803

Reference
BG-11487-12
Date
1803
Region
Asia
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
53.0 x 74.0 cm (20.9 x 29.1 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 950

Description: Antique map titled 'Kaart van de Noord-West kust van Amerika en de Noord-Oost kust van Asia'.

Antique chart depicting America's northwest coast and Asia's northeast coast. The tracks of the 1778 and 1779 exploration are shown, Cook having done the former and Clerke the latter after Cook's death in Hawaii in Feb. 1779. 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: Good, general age-related toning. Tiny hole outside image border and few vertical folds as issued, please study image carefully.

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