Lot #40 - A rare copperplate engraved chart of the Straits of Magellan from the official account of the first voyage of James Cook
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:September 2017 Art & Antique Auction
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Sale Date:19 Sep 2017 ~ 9.30am (NZ time) - Session 1 - Lots 1 - 473
19 Sep 2017 ~ 5pm (NZ time) Session 2 - Lots 480 - 766 -
Lot #:40
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Lot Description:A rare copperplate engraved chart of the Straits of Magellan from the official account of the first voyage of James Cook
depicting the discoveries of the navigators Byron, Wallis and Carteret. The detail includes soundings, currents, shoals and anchorages along with four elevations of land (Cape Virgins, White Cliffs, Cape Fair Weather and View of Port Famine), c.1780. Unframed 730 x 460. -
Estimate:NZ$360 - 360
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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