A New & Accurate Chart of the World Drawn from Authentic Surveys, assisted by the most approved modern Maps & Charts & Regulated.
Language: English
Publication date: 1752
- Map
- Used
Seller: Antique Print & Map Room, Ultimo, NSW, AustraliaAntique Print & Map Room
AbeBooks seller since August 1, 2017
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 1,137.03
Quantity: 1 available
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Scarce c.18th hand coloured engraved chart of the world on Mercator's Projection showing magnetic variations as set out by Edmond Halley in 1700 to solve the problem of magnetic variation in respect of measuring a ships longitude accurately. A table at lower left explains the placement of the magnetic lines on the map. Australia is shown with the discoveries made by Abel Tasman on his two voyages in 1742-1744 and other Dutch navigators on the western, southern and northern coasts of the continent. From: Bowen, E : A complete atlas, or, Distinct view of the known world. Technique: Hand coloured copper engraving. Condition: In good condition, with centre fold as issued. Image size: 14.3" x 17.4" Paper size: 15.4" x 19.5".
Seller Inventory # BACAO WM 003
Bibliographic details
- Title
- A New & Accurate Chart of the World Drawn from Authentic Surveys, assisted by the most approved modern Maps & Charts & Regulated.
- Author
- Emanuel Bowen (1693 - 1767)
- Publication year
- 1752
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- No Binding
- Language
- English
Antique Print & Map Room
Ultimo, NSW, Australia
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Antique Print and Map Room is the largest specialist dealer of rare antique maps and prints in Australia. Established in 1979, our gallery is located in Ultimo, near Sydney's city centre (5 minute walk from the Powerhouse Museum). Our extensive stock is available for purchase online or in our gallery. Our collection includes items from almost every geographical area and spans historical periods from the 15th to the 20th centuries. We have a particular focus on maps and prints charting the early discoveries and cultural exchanges of the East Indies, Pacific and Australia. This includes one of the largest and compelling collections of natural history in Australia. We stock only the highest quality material and guarantee the items are described as in the condition reports on our website. Since our founding, we have become a trusted source of prized historical material for collectors and prestigious national and international institutions and several important private collections. We are members of the following professional associations: AAADA, ANZAAB, ILAB, CINOA.…
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Seller's business information
Antique Print & Map Room
Shop 189, 392 Jones Street
Ultimo, NSW Australia 2007