Large Arrowsmith Chart of the World 1805

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Author: Arrowsmith, Aaron
Title: A Chart of the World upon Mercator's Projection, Shewing All the New Discoveries to the present Time With The Tracks of the most distinguished Navigators since the Year 1700 carefully collected from the Best Charts, Maps, Voyages, &c. Extent, and Regulated from the accurate Astronomical Observations made in three Voyages Performed Under the Command of Capt. James Cook...
Place Published: London
Publisher:A. Arrowsmith
Date Published: 1790-[1805]
Description:

Engraved map, hand-colored in outline. Printed on 11 sheets joined together. 127x205 cm (50x8") plus scales for estimating distances attached at bottom; mounted on linen and sectioned for folding, in old pastepaper boards slipcase of French manufacture.

A very nice example of the important and highly influential chart of the world which was constantly evolving as new information was presented to Arrowsmith. The issue [Stevens-Tree 90 (f)] with imprint changed to No. 24 Rathbone Place, and with Van Dieman's land disconnected from the mainland, a feature that was in an overlay on the preceding issue. With armorial bookplate on slipcase, "Ex Libris M.A. Principis Burghesii."
Condition Report: Slipcase with a bit of rubbing, wear at extremities; map slightly toned, near fine.