Antique Map of the Environs of Macao by Cook, c.1784

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Antique Map of the Environs of Macao by Cook, c.1784

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Antique map titled 'Sketch of the Typa and Macao'. The environs of Macao, with a small plan of the town, as surveyed by William Bligh, who was Master of the 'Resolution' under Captain Cook. Having lost their captain in Hawaii in February 1779 his crew continued with their mission, attempting to find a North West Passage through the Bering Straits. Having been beaten by the Arctic ice wall they returned home westwards, visiting Macao at the end of 1779. This version is possibly from a Dublin pirate edition of the Official Account. Of Cook's Third Voyage. The original is signed "W.H" for William Harrison; this has the signature "Duff sc" bottom right, an engraver not listed in Tooley. Artists and Engravers: James Cook (Author, 1728-1779) was a British captain, explorer and cartographer. Condition: Good, some defects and age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1784 Overall size: 23 x 33 cm. Image size: 20.5 x 25 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Creator:
James Cook (Author)
Dimensions:
Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1784
Condition:
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BGJC-1411stDibs: LU3054327793652