Antique Chart of the Southern Pole, Showing Three Routes of Captain Cook, 1803

World Maps · 19th century

Antique Chart of the Southern Pole, Showing Three Routes of Captain Cook, 1803

€ 960

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1803
Sheet size: 61 × 73.5 cm (24.0 × 28.9 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-11487-3

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Kaart van het Zuider Halfrond'. Circular chart within a square frame centred on the southern pole. It shows southern parts of South America, South Africa and Madagascar as well as Australia and part of Indonesia. 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, minor defects and some small professional restorations. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1803
Overall size: 73.5 x 61 cm
Image size: 52 x 53 cm

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