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C1780
Mappe-Monde.
Curious miniature world map with an exaggerated shaped Australia mapped according to the French school of Theoretical Geography. The tracks of James Cook’s first (1769-70) and second (1772-74) voyages are shown with the discoveries of the east coast of Australia, … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Mappe-Monde.
Date:
C1780
Mapmaker:
Unknown
Condition:
Wear to folds otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
260mm
x 150mm
Frame Size:
463mm
x 350mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1780
Description:
Curious miniature world map with an exaggerated shaped Australia mapped according to the French school of Theoretical Geography. The tracks of James Cook’s first (1769-70) and second (1772-74) voyages are shown with the discoveries of the east coast of Australia, as well as the southern extent of his explorations.
