A Chart of the Straights of Magellan, in which are Inserted the Observations and Discoveries, of Captn. Byron, Captn. Wallis and Captain Carteret

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Sale 472: Rare Books & Manuscripts (Monday after S.F. Book Fair) (#472) 02/06/2012 11:00 AM PST Closed
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Lot #130A Chart of the Straights of Magellan, in which are Inserted the Observations and Discoveries, of Captn. Byron, Captn. Wallis and Captain Carteret

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Sale 472: Rare Books & Manuscripts (Monday after S.F. Book Fair) (#472) 02/06/2012 11:00 AM PST Closed
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Title:

A Chart of the Straights of Magellan, in which are Inserted the Observations and Discoveries, of Captn. Byron, Captn. Wallis and Captain Carteret

Author:

[Cook, James]

Place Published:

London

Date Published:

1773

Description:

Copper-engraved chart. 57x79 cm. (22½x31").

Rare chart of the Straights of Magellan from the official account of the first voyage of James Cook - it was not present in the first issue of the first edition, though it was present in the second issue.

Condition:

Some splitting along folds, old paper repairs on verso, about very good.

Item#:

224120

Headline:

Straights of Magellan from Cook's Voyage
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