Engraver:
BENARD, Robert
Title:
Carte de la Hemisphere Austral montrant les Routes des Navigateurs le plus celebres.
Stock Code:
6109
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Later colour
Atlas:
l’Histoire General des Voyages
Size: (W x H):
53.5cm x 53.5cm
21 inches x 21 inches
Date:
c1775
Price:
£350
An attractive hemispherical map, centered on Antarctica, showing the voyages of Captain Cook and other explorers. The map shows the extant knowledge of the Southern Hemisphere at the time. Lists of the longitude and latitude of numerous islands, capes and points in lower corners, title along top edge.
Near fine. Mounted. Mounted size: 68.5 x 68.5cm.