Chart of the World with Anson's route around it

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Author: Bellin, Jacques Nicolas
Title: Essay d'une Carte Reduite Contenant les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre... Avec la route qu'a tenu l'Amiral Anson
Place Published: Paris
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Date Published: 1748
Description:

Copper-engraved map,. 50x69.5 cm. (19¾x27½").

Significant map of the world showing the latest discoveries as well as the circumnavigation of George Anson, based as much as possible on actual observations and knowledge, though some fantasies still persist, such as the fabled River of the West connecting the Great Lakes to the Pacific. This is the "pre-Cook" state of the map, with his discoveries and surveys, such as the definition of the east coast of Australia and his mapping of New Zealand, not shown. In the original uncolored state.
Condition Report: Small soilmark in West Africa, old folds, very good.