Map of the world on Mercator's Projection, displaying Capt. James Cook's third and final voyage in 1776. First published in John Walker's "Geography". 1795.
Australia is still described as "New Holland", Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) is still considered attached to the Australian mainland. Captain Cook's final voyage is described, including the poignant detail "where Cook was killed," referring to his death in Hawaii.
Details
- Date: 1795
- Author: John Walker; London, England
- Size: 25cm x 20cm
- Medium: Copper engraving
Condition
Excellent; Dark print with good colour. Originally issued as two pages, joined on the back.
Unframed.
1802 Captain Cook's Third Voyage - World on Mercator's Projection
1802 Captain Cook's Third Voyage - World on Mercator's Projection
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Map of the world on Mercator's Projection, displaying Capt. James Cook's third and final voyage in 1776. First published in John Walker's "Geography". 1795.
Australia is still described as "New Holland", Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) is still considered attached to the Australian mainland. Captain Cook's final voyage is described, including the poignant detail "where Cook was killed," referring to his death in Hawaii.
Details
- Date: 1795
- Author: John Walker; London, England
- Size: 25cm x 20cm
- Medium: Copper engraving
Condition
Excellent; Dark print with good colour. Originally issued as two pages, joined on the back.
Unframed.
