Title:
“A Voyage Around the World, in the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV. By George Anson, Esq.; Commander in Chief of a Squadron of His Majesty's Ships, sent upon an Expedition to the South-Seas”
Map Maker:
George Anson
[34], 417, [2] pp. With 42 copper-engraved maps, c... (full text available to subscribers)
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MapMaker: |
George Anson
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Subject: |
Exploration and Surveys, World |
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Period/Size: |
1748 / 10.6" x 8.5" (27.0 x 21.5 cm)
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Color: |
Black & White
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Condition: |
Rubbing, wear and some staining to boards; 1 plate with 4" closed tear, a few fold-out charts with short stub tears; internally in fine condition, contents clean and crisp. (condition help) |
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References: |
Hill p 318. G. Williams, The Prize of All the Oceans. Cox Vol. I, p.49. |
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Offered by: |
PBA Galleries |
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Catalog: |
Sale 572 Rare Cartography, Exploration & Voyages: Warren Heckrotte Collection, Part I, Oct. 29, 2015 (9279) |
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Lot/Item #: |
1 |
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Date: |
10/2015
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