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C1797
Geography. Map of the World Comprehending the latest discoverys.
Mapmaker:
Andrew Bell (1726 - 1908)
Interesting and scarce late c.18th double hemisphere world map with Dutch place names on the Western Australian coast and with the discoveries made by James Cook on the east coast. The tracks of Cook’s three voyages are shown.
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Full Title:
Geography. Map of the World Comprehending the latest discoverys.
Date:
C1797
Mapmaker:
Andrew Bell (1726 - 1908)
Condition:
Small repaired tear to left sheet edge, otherwise in good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
360mm
x 210mm
Paper Size:
380mm
x 280mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1797
Description:
Interesting and scarce late c.18th double hemisphere world map with Dutch place names on the Western Australian coast and with the discoveries made by James Cook on the east coast. The tracks of Cook’s three voyages are shown.
Mapmaker:
Andrew Bell (1726-1809)
Engraver and publisher. He was one of the founders and original proprietors, of the Encyclopedia Britannica.
