Rare large scale double hemisphere world map with the tracks of James Cook's three voages of discovery noted. The charting of Australia is shown with the east coast as charted by Cook in 1769-1770 and prior to the discovery of Bass Strait by Flinders and Bass in the Tom Thumb in 1796 and also prior to the charting of the Southern Coast by Baudin and Flinders between 1801 and 1803. Image Size: 725mm x 370mm (28.5" x 14.5). Condition: One ink spot on left globe, minor spots to outer sheet sheet edge, otherwise in good condition.Technique: Copper engraving with original hand colouring. Seller Inventory # WM 1790 FADEN 001

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Title: Western New World or Hemisphere. Eastern Old...

Publication Date: 1790

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

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Antique Print and Map Room is the largest specialist dealer of rare antique maps and prints in Australia. Established in 1979, our gallery is located in Ultimo, near Sydney's city centre (5 minute walk from the Powerhouse Museum). Our extensive stock is available for purchase online or in our gallery. Our collection includes items from almost every geographical area and spans historical periods from the 15th to the 20th centuries. We have a particular focus on maps and prints charting the early discoveries and cultural exchanges of the East Indies, Pacific and Australia. This includes one of the largest and compelling collections of natural history in Australia. We stock only the highest quality material and guarantee the items are described as in the condition reports on our website. Since our founding, we have become a trusted source of prized historical material for collectors and prestigious national and international institutions and several important private collections. We are members of the following professional associations: AAADA, ANZAAB, ILAB, CINOA.

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Antique Print & Map Room
Shop 189, 392 Jones Street, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia

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