North and South Poles - c.1775 w/ routes of explorers
| Cartographer: | Aldring |
| Full Title: | Carte des Deux Regions Polaires jusqu'au 45 degre de Latitude |
| Published: | c.1775 (?) |
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Wonderful 18th century engraved polar spheres map with full hand color. Of particular note is the prominent North West Passage across Canada, ending in Lake de Fonte, a reference to the mythical voyage of this supposed navigator. Alaska is entirely undefined. Numerous tracks of explorers are shown, including Capt Cook voyages of 1769, 1773, 1774 & 1775. Also Abel Tasman tracks in 1642, Capt. Furneaux 1773, Halley in 1700, etc.
In VG+ to near excellent clean condition.
An uncommon polar map.
Sheet measures 18" x 9 1/2." Map area measures 17 1/2" x 9."
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| Item #: | 63877 |
| Item Title: | Carte des Deux Regions Polaires jusqu'au 45 degre de Latitude |
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