Interesting map showing Captain Cook’s route from South Georgia to the South Sandwich Islands, with notes on his encounters with icebergs and floes. ‘Cook earned his place in history by opening up the Pacific to western civilisation and by the foundation of British Australia. The world was given ...

Dimensions (W x H): 35.1 x 34.6 / 14 x 13½

A simple and clear map of the southern tip of South America with the Falkland Islands, showing Cook’s route around Cape Horn. Inset map at lower right of Staten Island.

Dimensions (W x H): 50.5 x 43 / 20 x 17

A detailed map of the eastern part of the Roman Empire from Italy south to the Red Sea. Title in simple cartouche at bottom right, scales on the left.

Dimensions (W x H): 43.5 x 41 / 17 x 16

A detailed map of the western part of the Roman Empire showing Europe and North Africa. Title in simple cartouche at top left with scales below.

Dimensions (W x H): 48 x 40 / 17 x 16

An interesting map of the islands of New Caledonia and Vanuatu showing the route taken by Captain Cook with notations of the dates.

Dimensions (W x H): 47 x 36.5 / 18½ x 14½

Magnificent map of London. Ornate border and cartouches. Showing London as it was in the Reign of Henry VIII. Extends North to South from Clerkenwell to Southwark and East to West from Brick Lane toCovent Garden. Index on left and right.

Dimensions (W x H): 140.5 x 105 / 55½ x 41½

Fine portrait (head and shoulders) of a bearded Maori man, with a tattooed face, feathers in his hair and wearing a cloak.

Dimensions (W x H): 21 x 26 / 8½ x 10

A detailed map of the West Indies and Central America. Title cartouche at top right, scales at bottom left.

Dimensions (W x H): 49.5 x 31.5 / 19½ x 12½

Dimensions (W x H): 22 x 15 / 8½ x 6