Sea Charts · 18th century
€ 280
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
general age-related toning. Few creases, please study image carefully.
Antique map titled 'Carte des Découvertes faites dans la Mer Pacifique sur la Vaisse au de Roi, La Resolution, Commandé par le Capitaine Cook en 1774'. Chart detailing the 1774 voyage of Captain Cook in the Pacific, showing the track and dates of the Resolution near New Caledonia and New Hebrides. Originates from 'Voyage das L’Hemisphere Austral, et autour du Monde (..)'.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Benard. Published by La Harpe, Paris.
Condition: Good,general age-related toning. Few creases, please study image carefully.
Date: 1780
Overall size: 54 x 41.5 cm.
Image size: 46.5 x 36 cm.
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