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C1779
A Map of the World with the latest discoveries by the Revd. John Blair
Mapmaker:
John Blair - (1725 - 1783)
Double hemisphere English world map published only six years after the release of James Cook’s seminal chart of the east coast of Australia (1770/1773). It includes Cook’s places names on the east coast, and four on Van Diemen’s Land; two given … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
A Map of the World with the latest discoveries by the Revd. John Blair
Date:
C1779
Mapmaker:
John Blair - (1725 - 1783)
Engraver:
J.Bayly
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Copper engraving hand coloured
Image Size:
710mm
x 410mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1779
Description:
Double hemisphere English world map published only six years after the release of James Cook’s seminal chart of the east coast of Australia (1770/1773).
It includes Cook’s places names on the east coast, and four on Van Diemen’s Land; two given by Abel Tasman 1642 and two by Furneaux’s 1773;
I, Vander Lin (Tasman 1642)
Frederick Henry Bay (Tasman 1642)
‘Swilly I. (Furneaux 11.3.1773) Furneaux was born at Swilly House near Stoke Damerel, Plymouth Dock., 11.3.1773.
West I. (Furneaux 19.3.1773, one of the Sister Islands (East and West) .
Mapmaker:
Reverend John Blair (1725-1783)
A founding father of the science of Chronology, he received a clerical education in Edinburgh and moved to London where he received his law doctorate (Legum Doctor, LLD), became a fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), and was employed as the tutor to King George III’s brother. He accumulated honors and rewarding charges (such as the vicarage of Saint Bride in London, and the rectory of St John the Evangelist in Westminster).
