Old World Auctions - Auction 96 - Lot 33 - 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]

Go to Advanced Search

Catalog Archive

Auction 96, Lot 33

Print View

"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 (published)

Publication: Gentleman's Magazine

Color: Black & White

Size:

See Description

Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

The set is comprised of three sheets covering the world and detailing Cook's first voyage. The Americas map (8.9" x 10.2" ) is part 1 and was issued in the December edition. Part 2 (8.3" x 10.2") covers the Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand and was issued in the December supplement. Part 3 includes Africa and Europe (8" x 10") was issued in January 1774. Very unusual to see the full set together.

References: Jolly GENT-227.

Condition: B

On thick hand-laid paper, folding as issued. Overall light toning with a few spots.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $160

Closed on 9/12/2001

Archived

About Us

Old World Auctions specializes in genuine antique maps, atlases and decorative graphics originating between the 14th and 19th centuries.

General Info

Contact Info

3850 Gaskins Road, Suite 220
Henrico, VA 23233 (USA)
Phone: 804 290 8090
Email: info@oldworldauctions.com

Current Auction

Past and Future

Buy

Sell

Account Info

For Bidders

For Consignors