Description: "CARTE DE L'HEMISPHERE AUSTRAL"Montrant les Routes des Navigateurs les plus CélèbresPar le Capitaine Jacques Cook 1785 From: "ABREGE DE L'HISTOIRE GENERALE DES VOYAGES"Published in Paris, 1785. TECHNIQUE: Engraving DESCRIPTION:Large antique atlas map of the Southern Hemisphere, showing the voyages by Captain James Cook,Roggewein, Mendana, Quiros, Le Maire, Bouvet, Tasman, Halley, Carteret, Wallis, Byron, Bougainville, Schouten and others from 1595 to 1775. The map includes the coastlines of South America, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia, lying around Antartica.This scarce chart is a French edition of Cook's voyage in the Southern Hemisphere that is drawn in a circular polar-projection.Lists beside the map provide details of discoveries and destinations in the Southern Hemisphere.The chart shows all of Australia, named Nouvelle Hollande, with Tasmania attached to the mainland.There is a good detail of the East Indies and the Celebes. This is an exact French copy by Robert Benard, of Captain James Cook's 1777 map.The French quickly translated and published Cook's accounts of his voyages, reproducing the charts precisely.An important chart for any collector of Antarctic material. SIZE: 625mm(H) x 555mm(L) [sheet]NOTE:Excellent impression printed on strong laid French paper with watermark [see photos].CONDITION:In excellent to perfect condition.Folds as issued.
Price: 1150 AUD
Location: Newmarket
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Restocking fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Date Range: 1700-1799
Format: Atlas Map
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1785
Map View: Southern Hemisphere
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: James Cook
