Item Detail |
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MapMaker: |
James Cook
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Subject: |
World |
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Period/Size: |
1773, 1777 & 1784 / 21.7" x 16.1" (55.2 x 40.9 cm)
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Color: |
Unknown
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Condition: |
Contemporary calf, uniformly rebacked to style. Lacks "Straights of Magellan" plate from 1st voyage & "Death of Cook" plate from 3rd. Small gutter tears on some of the larger charts. Some scattered foxing, light browning & offsetting. Atlas plates foxed. (condition help) |
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References: |
Sabin, J. 30934, 16245 & 16250. |
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Sales Information |
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Offered by: |
Christie's Auctions |
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Catalog: |
Sale 2361 - Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts Including Americana - (New York) - Dec. 3, 2010 (8752) |
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Lot/Item #: |
393 |
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Date: |
12/2010
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