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C1787
A New Chart of New Holland on which are delineated New South Wales, and a Plan of Botany Bay.
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Rare c.18th map focusing solely on the Australian continent, showing Cook’s discoveries of the east coast made in 1769-1770, as well as those by the Dutch. The southern coast is shown as an imaginary line, from Nuyts discoveries in 1627 … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
A New Chart of New Holland on which are delineated New South Wales, and a Plan of Botany Bay.
Date:
C1787
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
435mm
x 405mm
Paper Size:
391mm
x 398mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1787
Description:
Rare c.18th map focusing solely on the Australian continent, showing Cook’s discoveries of the east coast made in 1769-1770, as well as those by the Dutch. The southern coast is shown as an imaginary line, from Nuyts discoveries in 1627 at present day Ceduna, to Tasman’s first voyage discoveries in 1642 of Van Diemen’s Land shown joined to the mainland. The inset map of Botany Bay is taken from the account of Cook’s first voyage by John Hawkesworth. This map was published prior to the departure of the First Fleet and capitalised on the great interest generated by the news of this British social experiment.
From: The history of New Holland, from its first discovery in 1616 to the present time : with a particular account of its produce and inhabitants and a description of Botany Bay : also, a list of the naval, marine, military, and civil establishment. To which is prefixed, An introductory discourse on banishment / by the Right Honourable William Eden. London
References:
Perry, T. & Prescott, D. A guide to maps of Australia in books published 1780-1830. Canberra 1996 :: 1787.11.
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 :: 24.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 6188572
State Library New South Wales: M2 910/1787/1
Library of Congress Washington D.C.: G8960 1814 .S7 TIL
Australian National Maritime Museum: Object No: 00000368
Perry, T. & Prescott, D. A guide to maps of Australia in books published 1780-1830. Canberra 1996 :: 1787.11.
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 :: 24.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 6188572
State Library New South Wales: M2 910/1787/1
Library of Congress Washington D.C.: G8960 1814 .S7 TIL
Australian National Maritime Museum: Object No: 00000368
John Andrews (1766 - 1798)
Andrews was a surveyor, cartographer, map seller and engraver. Little biographical information exists for Andrews although his output of maps of America and Australia indicate that he was well known in the 18th century map trade.
