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C1798
A New Chart of the Straits to the Westward of New Guinea; Comprehending the Straits of New Guinea, Revenge’s or Galewo Straits, Pitt’s of Sagewin Straits, Dampier’s or Gamen Straits.; with Bougainville’s Passage &ca. Corrected and Imporved from the Observ
Mapmaker:
Robert Laurie (1755-1836), James Whittle (1757 - 1818)
Very rare chart published by Laurie and Whittle the west coast of New Guinea. Contains nurmerous tracks of explorers: including Dampier, Forrest, Bougainville, Walton, Hogan and the ships Warwick and Cornwallis.
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Full Title:
A New Chart of the Straits to the Westward of New Guinea; Comprehending the Straits of New Guinea, Revenge’s or Galewo Straits, Pitt’s of Sagewin Straits, Dampier’s or Gamen Straits.; with Bougainville’s Passage &ca. Corrected and Imporved from the Observ
Date:
C1798
Mapmaker:
Robert Laurie (1755-1836), James Whittle (1757 - 1818)
Condition:
In good condition. Laid onto linen and housed in a modern slip case.
Technique:
Copper engraving.
Image Size:
875mm
x 580mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1798
Description:
Very rare chart published by Laurie and Whittle the west coast of New Guinea. Contains nurmerous tracks of explorers: including Dampier, Forrest, Bougainville, Walton, Hogan and the ships Warwick and Cornwallis.
Mapmaker:
Robert Laurie (1755-1836)
Born in London son of Robert and Ann Lowry (he sometimes used this name early in his career). In 1770 the Society of Arts awarded him a silver platter for a drawing, and in 1775 and 1776 premiums of five and ten guineas for patterns for calico printing. In 1776 he was given an award of thirty guineas for disclosing a new method of printing mezzo tints in colour. He worked independently for a few years before returning to work with Robert Sayer. In 1794 he took over the business, acquiring the entire stock for £5,000, in partnership with James Whittle.
James Whittle (1757-1818)
Whittle worked for Robert Sayer and became his junior partner, with Robert Laurie, as Sayer & Co, in 1790 subsequently becoming successor in partnership with Laurie.
