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Auction 188, Lot 181

"Carte de la Riviere de Cook dans la Partie N.O. de l'Amerique", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: Southern Alaska

Period: 1787 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Encyclopedique

Color: Black & White

Size:
13.6 x 9.3 inches
34.5 x 23.6 cm
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This handsome map shows Capt. Cook's discoveries in Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet and includes the track and anchor points of the Resolution. The map is inset with Plan du Havre de Samganoodha, dans l'Isle de Oonalaska. A large compass rose dominates the center. Drawn by Bonne and engraved by Andre.

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Condition: B+

Issued on watermarked paper with minor toning along the centerfold and a few spots of foxing. There are remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $70

Closed on 6/22/2022

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