Historic Maps » S. Hemisphere. by Cook, James, 1728-1779 from 1777

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Author: Cook, James, 1728-1779

Date: 1777

Short Title: S. Hemisphere.

Publisher: London: W. Strahan and T. Cadell

Type: Chart Map ; Book Map

Obj Height cm: 56

Obj Width cm: 54

Scale 1: 44,000,000

Note: "Engraved map. Includes ""tables containing latitudes and longitudes of the islands lately discovered in the South Pacific Ocean as they are laid down on this chart."""

Reference: David, A. The charts and coastal views of Captain Cook's voyages, 2.41A; Mitchell, 1336; Tooley, R.V. The mapping of Australia and Antarctica, 2nd. ed., p. 292, 61A.

World Area: Southern Hemisphere

Full Title: A chart of the Southern Hemisphere; shewing the tracks of some of the most distinguished navigators: by Captain James Cook of his Majesty's Navy. Gulielmus Whitchurch, sculpsit; Anno. 1776. Published Febry. 1st., 1777 by Wm. Strahan in New Street, Shoe Lane & Thos. Cadell in the Strand, London.

List No: 3404.002

Page No: v. 1 no. I

Series No: 3

Engraver or Printer: Whitchurch, William

Publication Author: Cook, James, 1728-1779

Pub Date: 1777

Pub Title: A voyage towards the South Pole, and round the World. Performed in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Adventure, in the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775. Written by James Cook, Commander of the Resolution ... In two volumes illustrated with maps and charts ... The second edition. London: Printed for W. Strahan; and T. Cadell in the Strand. MDCCLXXVII.

Pub Reference: Mitchell 1217.

Pub Note: See note field above.

Pub List No: 3404.000

Pub Type: Exploration Book

Pub Maps: 15

Pub Height cm: 30

Pub Width cm: 24

Image No: 3404002

Institution: Rumsey Collection

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