This handsome map of the Americas depicts the first voyage of Capt. Cook around South America and across the Pacific to New Zealand. In North America a variety of interesting cartographic theories are evident. The mythical Northwest Passage and the supposed discoveries of Admiral de Fonte are prominently depicted in the northern region. The interior river systems illustrates the persistent belief in a network of navigable waterways between the Mississippi and the Pacific with Baron Lahontan's Long River (F. Longo) and Le Page du Pratz' Beautiful River (Bella Riviera). The pictorial title cartouche portrays a sleeping lion.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.ZAT-1a, Vol. 4 #25; Wheat (TMW) #168.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression on a bright sheet with a three crescent moons watermark and full contemporary color. There is light toning along the centerfold and a few small worm holes also along the centerfold.