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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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 New Guinea

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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
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 - Antique Map from 1798

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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.

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