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Auction 147, Lot 44
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"Map of the World from the Best Authorities", Guthrie, William

Subject: World

Period: 1794 (circa)

Publication: A New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.1 x 7.3 inches
35.8 x 18.5 cm
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This double hemispheric world map incorporates the discoveries of Capt. Cook. Of interest is the depiction of a huge New South Wales that stretches across the entire east coast of New Holland from Van Diemens Land (still attached) to the Cape York Peninsula. New Guinea's southern coastline is indistinctly drawn. A note near Hawaii states, "Owhyhee where C. Cook was killed." Engraved by B. Baker.

References: McCorkle (18th C. Geog. Books) #171-1.

Condition: B

Issued folding with light scattered foxing, a damp stain along the right edge of the sheet that just enters image, and a few short fold separations that do not enter map image.

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold for: $60

Closed on 11/20/2013

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