C1788

Equisse de la Baye Dusky, dans la Nouvelle Zeelande.

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Scarce c.18th map of Dusky Sound in New Zealand, and a number of other Pacific islands all based on Cook’s explorations. From Bonne’s, Encyclopedic Atlas, Containing Ancient Geography, and Some Maps on Medieval Geography, Modern Geography, and Maps Relative to Physical … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Equisse de la Baye Dusky, dans la Nouvelle Zeelande.

Date:

C1788

Mapmaker:

Rigorbet Bonne (1727 - 1794)

Condition:

In good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Copper engraving with original hand colouring

Image Size:

345mm

x 235mm

Paper Size:

407mm

x 282mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1788

Description:

Scarce c.18th map of Dusky Sound in New Zealand, and a number of other Pacific islands all based on Cook’s explorations.

From Bonne’s, Encyclopedic Atlas, Containing Ancient Geography, and Some Maps on Medieval Geography, Modern Geography, and Maps Relative to Physical Geography.

References:
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973 666.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1301467 & Bib ID 1301467
State Library New South Wales: CALL NUMBER RB/DQ034/10

Rigorbet Bonne (1727 - 1794)

Bonne was an important French cartographer active in the later part of the C18th. In 1773 Bonne succeeded Jacques Nicolas Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine. Working in his official capacity, Bonne compiled some of the most detailed and accurate maps of the period. Bonne’s work represents an important step in the evolution of the cartographic ideology away from the decorative work of the 17th and early 18th century towards a more detail oriented and practical aesthetic.

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