Description: Copper engraved map of Macao, China and the islands in its vicinity. Map shows the environs of Macao, with a small plan of the town.Originated from a rare Irish pirate edition of the account of Cook's Third Voyage. Having lost their Captain in Hawaii in February 1779 his crew continued with their mission, attempting to find a North West Passage through the Bering Straits. Having been beaten by the Arctic ice wall they returned home westwards, visiting Macao at the end of 1779. The United Company of Booksellers was a loose conglomeration of publishers.The National Library of Canada states the 1784 Dublin edition was published by H.Chamberlaine and 26 others. Blank Verso. SHeet size: 37 x 24.5 cm. Excellent condition. Shipment to be arranged via registered mail.
Price: 215 GBP
Location: London
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Date Range: 1700-1799
Antique: Yes
Type: Physical Map
Format: Sheet Map
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1784
Era: 1700s
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: Capt. James Cook - The United Company of Booksellers
City: Macao
Country/Region: China
