A New Map of the World, with Captain Cook's Tracks, His Discoveries and those of the Other Circumnavigators.: Geographicus Rare Antique Maps
World-lauriewhittle-1808 $3,600.00 Title A New Map of the World, with Captain Cook's Tracks, His Discoveries and those of the Other Circumnavigators. 1808 (undated) 1 : 80000000 Possibly the most decorative 19th century double-hemisphere world map, this is Laurie and Whittle's New Map of the World with Captain Cook's Tracks. The map presents the eastern and western hemisphere, set in a striking architectural border with the hemispheres adorned by a pediment identifying the Old and New World. A drape-style title cartouche adorns the top of the map and is surrounded by pal...
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