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Auction 105, Lot 35
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"Chart of the Track of the Dolphin, Tamar, Swallow & Endeavour through the South Seas; & of the Track of M. Bougainville, round the world [Part 1 and 2, of 3]", Bowen, Thomas

Subject: World

Period: 1773-74 (published)

Publication: Gentleman's Magazine

Color: Hand Color

Size:
25 x 10.2 inches
63.5 x 25.9 cm
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Scarce three-part map covering the world and detailing Cook's first voyage. With detailed tracks of the ships under Cook's command in this historical and important voyage of exploration. The three sheets were issued separately in the Gentleman's Magazine in the December 1773 and January 1774 issues. Apparently joined and colored contemporaneously.

References: Jolly GENT-227.

Condition: B

Good impression and old coloring. Light scattered offsetting, else very good.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $300

Closed on 12/3/2003

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