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Collection:
David Rumsey Collection
Author:
Cook, James, 1728-1779; Hodges, William, 1744-1797
Date:
1777
Short Title:
Possession Bay, S. Georgia.
Publisher:
W. Strahan and T. Cadell
London
Type:
View
Obj Height cm:
23
Obj Width cm:
38
Note:
Engraved view. Includes snow capped peaks, clouds, etc.
Reference:
David, A. The charts and coastal views of Captain Cook's voyages, 2.257A; Mitchell, 1336.
Full Title:
Possession Bay in the Island of South Georgia. Drawn from nature by W. Hodges. Engrav'd by S. Smith. No. XXXIV. Published Febry. 1st., 1777 by Wm. Strahan in New Street, Shoe Lane & Thos. Cadell in the Strand, London.
List No:
3404.064
Page No:
v. 2 (facing p. 212)
Series No:
65
Engraver or Printer:
Smith, S.
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:
3404064
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 2005
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Image ID:
870131
Resolution Size:
6
Format:
SID
Media Type:
Image
File Name:
3404064.sid
Width:
5370
Height:
3665

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