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C1780
Map of the World on Mercators Projection
World map on Mercator’s Projection with Australia shown with the discoveries of James Cook’s along the east coast and prior to Aaron Arrowsmith’s chart of Bass Strait which recorded Flinders and Bass’s discovery. Also the southern coast from Bass Strait … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Map of the World on Mercators Projection
Date:
C1780
Mapmaker:
Unknown
Condition:
Left margin expertly reinstated, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
252mm
x 183mm
Frame Size:
475mm
x 420mm
Paper Size:
284mm
x 207mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1780
Description:
World map on Mercator’s Projection with Australia shown with the discoveries of James Cook’s along the east coast and prior to Aaron Arrowsmith’s chart of Bass Strait which recorded Flinders and Bass’s discovery. Also the southern coast from Bass Strait to Ceduna is shown prior to the charting of Baudin and Flinders.
