C1796

Plan de L’Ile de Paque Leve en Avril 1786 a bord des Fregates Francaises la Boussole et “Astrolabe. Plan de la Baie de Cook.

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La Perouse’s large c.18th map of Easter Island divided into three sections. The French expedition visited Easter Island on 8 April 1786 in the ships the Boussole and Astrolabe. In 1785, Jean-Francois de Galaup, Comte de la Perouse, began preparations for an … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Plan de L’Ile de Paque Leve en Avril 1786 a bord des Fregates Francaises la Boussole et “Astrolabe. Plan de la Baie de Cook.

Date:

C1796

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Condition:

In good condition, with folds as issued.

Technique:

Copper engraving.

Image Size:

695mm

x 500mm

Paper Size:

759mm

x 550mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1796

Description:

La Perouse’s large c.18th map of Easter Island divided into three sections. The French expedition visited Easter Island on 8 April 1786 in the ships the Boussole and Astrolabe.

In 1785, Jean-Francois de Galaup, Comte de la Perouse, began preparations for an extensive sea voyage. His aim was to explore the Pacific regions of North and South America, Asia and Australasia. The sponsor of the expedition was the French king, Louis XVI, who was inspired by Captain James Cook’s Pacific voyages. Louis ordered the French expedition to show the world that France could also dominate in ocean exploration.

From, La Perouse, Voyage de La Pérouse autour du monde, publicé conformément au décret du 22 Avril 1791.

References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 :: 268.
Hill, J. The Hill Collection of Pacific Voyages. San Diego 1974 :: 972.
Sabin, J. A Dictionary of Books Relating to America, from its Discovery to the Present Time. New York. (1936) 1967 :: 38960.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2303870
State Library Victoria: Record ID 9929754313607636
State Library New South Wales: CALL NUMBERS RB/DS990A/10