TITLE/CONTENT OF MAP: 'A map of the South Pole, with the track of his Majesty's Sloop Resolution in search of a southern continent'
Captain Cook
The top image on the right hand side shows the entire map. To view a close up of the map showing the level of printed detail, please click on the bottom image on the right hand side. This map is folding hence the centrefold line may show on the image below
DATE PRINTED: 1776
IMAGE SIZE: Approx 23.5 x 21.5cm, 9.25 x 8.25 inches (Medium); Please note that this is a folding map.
TYPE: Antique copperplate map
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: Tight left margin; Tight right margin. The title has been slightly trimmed at the right edge, as published. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic map, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain
FOLDING: This is a folding map.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Thomas Bowen
PROVENANCE: "Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle", by Sylvanus Urban, Gent. London: Printed at St. John's Gate for D. Henry; and sold by F. Newbery, the corner of St Paul's Churchyard, Ludgate Street
