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C1790
Carte Reduite des Decouvertes des Francois en 1768 et 1769 dans le Sud-Est de la Nouvelle-Guinee.
Mapmaker:
Charles Pierre Claret, comte de Fleurieu (1738 - 1810)
Rare chart from Fleurieu’s account of the north east coast of Australia with the details of discoveries made from 1567 to 1774, around New Guinea and the Coral Sea. From, Fleurieu, Decouvertes des Francois, en 1768 & 1769, dans le … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Carte Reduite des Decouvertes des Francois en 1768 et 1769 dans le Sud-Est de la Nouvelle-Guinee.
Date:
C1790
Mapmaker:
Charles Pierre Claret, comte de Fleurieu (1738 - 1810)
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Copper engraving.
Image Size:
350mm
x 210mm
Paper Size:
415mm
x 267mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1790
Description:
Rare chart from Fleurieu’s account of the north east coast of Australia with the details of discoveries made from 1567 to 1774, around New Guinea and the Coral Sea.
From, Fleurieu, Decouvertes des Francois, en 1768 & 1769, dans le sud-est de la Nouvelle Guinee : et reconnoissances posterieures de memes terres par des navigateurs Anglois
References: Ferguson, F81, Perry/Prescot, 1790.06
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Mapmaker:
Charles Pierre Claret, comte de Fleurieu (1738-1810) was a French Navy officer, explorer, hydrographer and politician. He served as Minister of the Navy under Louis XVI, and was a member of the Institute de France.
