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C1771
A New Map of the World, Drawn from the latest and best Authorities, by Thos. Kitchin. 1771.
Mapmaker:
Thomas Kitchin’s double hemisphere world map drawn in 1771 showing the world prior to James Cook’s first voyage in which the east coast of Australia and New Zealand were charted. Australia and New Zealand are shown with the discoveries of … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
A New Map of the World, Drawn from the latest and best Authorities, by Thos. Kitchin. 1771.
Date:
C1771
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
513mm
x 340mm
Paper Size:
535mm
x 370mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1771
Description:
Thomas Kitchin’s double hemisphere world map drawn in 1771 showing the world prior to James Cook’s first voyage in which the east coast of Australia and New Zealand were charted.
Australia and New Zealand are shown with the discoveries of Abel Tasman’s first and second voyages in 1742-3 and hypothetical east coast extending from Tasmania to the Solomon Islands and onto New Guinea.
From: William G. A general history of the world, from the creation to the present time.
Collections:
TROVE- Australian libraries, universities, museums, galleries and archives: Not found
TROVE- Australian libraries, universities, museums, galleries and archives: Not found
Thomas Kitchin (1718 - 1784)
Working at premises at the Star in London’s Holborn as an engraver and publisher, Kitchin produced a wide variety of maps for atlases and magazines. He often worked in conjunction with Emanuel Bowen.
