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Rare map of Captain Cook's voyage... Map of the eastern hemisphere...
Rare map of Captain Cook's voyage... Map of the eastern hemisphere...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1776* Revolutionary War era
* Captain James Cook
* Discoveries map
* Great year to have (1776)
The first article has five pages on: "Debates in the Present Parliament" which includes much on the situation in America.
This issue includes a lengthy article (3+ pages) on Captain Cook and the: "Resolution's Voyage on Discovery to the Southern Hemisphere". Accompanying this article is a rare full page map titled: "Part of the Tropical Discoveries of the Resolution Sloop, Captain Cook in 1774..." with a related article.
The map measures 5 1/45 by 9 inches, a bit close-trimmed at a bottom corner to fold into the issue but not affecting the b order.
The other nice graphic feature is the foldout map measuring 9 by 10 1/2 inches titled: "A New Projection of the Eastern Hemisphere of the Earth on a Place Shewing the Proportions of its Several Parts nearly as on a Globe", and dated "1st April, 1776". This map is in uncommonly nice, very clean condition & is typically missing.
Lengthy text on: "Account of the Proceedings of the American Colonists since Passing the Boston Port Bill" includes talk on the taking of Quebec. Nice "resolve" from Congress regarding those who might "...obstruct & defeat the efforts of the United Colonies in the defence of their just rights..." plus more.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 1/4 inches, full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate, great condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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