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C1788
A New & Accurate Chart of the Discoveries made by the late Capt.J.Cook, and other distinguished Modern Navigators, between the Latitudes of 80 Deg.s North, and 50 Deg.s South and extending to 260 Deg.s South and extending to 260 Deg.s East Long from t
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Detailed map of the Pacific and Asia, showing the discoveries made by James Cook and others. Australia shown with the east coast and the New Zealand islands which Cook charted in 1769-1770 during his first voyage of exploration. The map … Read Full Description
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S/N: RLAR-043-BANK-AM-026–185871
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Categories: Australia continent, early charting, CAPTAIN COOK
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Full Title:
A New & Accurate Chart of the Discoveries made by the late Capt.J.Cook, and other distinguished Modern Navigators, between the Latitudes of 80 Deg.s North, and 50 Deg.s South and extending to 260 Deg.s South and extending to 260 Deg.s East Long from t
Date:
C1788
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued
Technique:
Copper engraving.
Image Size:
350mm
x 460mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1788
Description:
Detailed map of the Pacific and Asia, showing the discoveries made by James Cook and others. Australia shown with the east coast and the New Zealand islands which Cook charted in 1769-1770 during his first voyage of exploration. The map also includes the Hawaiian Islands and the charting Cook made during his third voyage.
Thomas Bowen (1733 - 1790)
Mapmaker and print seller, son of Emanuel Bowen in Wales. Apprenticed to his father 1748. In partnership with Richard Reynolds in 1761 when they were prisoners in the King's Bench, required to make a schedule of their estate and effects as insolvent debtors. He produced numerous maps and atlases. He died in 1790 in reduced circumstances.
