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Please click on above image for an enlarged view. The digital Darvill's watermark does not appear on the antique map. |
REF: USA-8 / Plate 17 |
A Chart of the North West Coast of America
Explored by the Boussole and Astrolabe in 1786
1st Sheet
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London, published by the Robinsons (1798) |
Overall sheet size = approx. 20 3/8 x 16 1/2 inches (52 x 42 cm)
Image size (to map's neat line) = approx. 19 1/4 X 14 1/8 inches (49 x 36 cm)
Original copperplate engraving on hand-laid paper, over 220 years old. Vertical center fold, as issued. |
Condition: GOOD. Some browning/foxing, mainly in margins but also in image area. Browning at fold line, per usual. Small stabilized split at bottom edge/fold. There are several natural paper wrinkles, inherent in the paper making and press operations. |
$250 |
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The Voyage of La Pérouse Round the World in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788 |
PLATE 31 |
Chart of the North West Coast of America
Explored by the Boussole & Astrolabe
in 1786
3d Sheet |
published by G. G. Robinson, London, in 1798 • original 220+-year-old copperplate engraving
Sheet size = approximately 20.5 inches by 16.5 inches
typical age-appropriate toning around edges of paper, minor "handling" very faint bend marks, faint damp stains upper margin just extending into image area
Please click on above image for an enlarged view and to assess condition. Typical age-appropriate toning, foxing, and edge/corner wear or tears are possible. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.
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$350
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The Voyage of La Pérouse Round the World in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788 |
PLATE 18 |
Views of the North West Coast of North America
Explored by the BOUSSOLE & ASTROLABE in 1786
1st sheet
(Mount St. Elias, Piton or Needle Mount, Mount Fair Weather, Mount Crillon) |
original 220+-year-old copperplate engraving
Sheet size = approximately 14.75 inches by 10.5 inches
very faint foxing
Please click on above image for an enlarged view and to assess condition. Typical age-appropriate toning, foxing, and edge/corner wear or tears are possible. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.
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$150
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The Voyage of La Pérouse Round the World in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788 |
PLATE 32 |
Views of the North West Coast of North America
Explored by the BOUSSOLE & ASTROLABE in 1786
3rd sheet
(Mount La Touche, C. Hector, Isles Sartine, Cape Blanco) |
original 220+-year-old copperplate engraving
Sheet size = approximately 15 inches by 10.125 inches
mild foxing
Please click on above image for an enlarged view and to assess condition. Typical age-appropriate toning, foxing, and edge/corner wear or tears are possible. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.
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$125
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The Voyage of La Pérouse Round the World in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788 |
PLATE 35 |
Plan of the Port of San Diego in California
from a survey in 1782
(one of the earliest, most detailed, rarest charts of San Diego harbor)
Plan of the Port and Deparement of S. Blas
from a survey in November 1777 |
original 220+-year-old copperplate engraving
Sheet size = approximately 10.5 inches by 16 inches
mild foxing, a couple of short tears around edges
Please click on above image for an enlarged view and to assess condition. Typical age-appropriate toning, foxing, and edge/corner wear or tears are possible. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.
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$475
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The Voyage of La Pérouse Round the World in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788 |
PLATE 38 |
Chart of Necker Island
and Basse des Frégates Françaises
or French Frigates Shoal
[in the British Virgin Islands today]
Plan and Views of Necker Island |
original 220+-year-old copperplate engraving
Sheet size = approximately 20.25 inches by 16.25 inches
with vertical center fold, as issued
(Note: the chart was scanned in 2 parts and joined using digital software so it may appear slightly disjointed but is all one piece as issued)
mild foxing, browning around edges
Please click on above image for an enlarged view and to assess condition. Typical age-appropriate toning, foxing, and edge/corner wear or tears are possible. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.
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$175
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The Voyage of La Pérouse Round the World in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788 |
PLATE 44 |
Plan of Part of the Islands or Archipelago of Corea [Korea]
seen in May 1787 by the Boussole and Astrolabe |
original 220+-year-old copperplate engraving
Sheet size = approximately 20.25 inches by 16.25 inches
with vertical center fold, as issued
(Note: the chart was scanned in 2 parts and joined using digital software so it may appear slightly disjointed but is all one piece as issued)
mild foxing, browning around edges, a couple of unobtrusive natural paper wrinkles
Please click on above image for an enlarged view and to assess condition. Typical age-appropriate toning, foxing, and edge/corner wear or tears are possible. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.
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$325
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The Voyage of La Pérouse Round the World in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788 |
PLATE 45 |
Part of the Island of Quelpaert
Plan of the Island of
Hoapin Su and the surrounding islets
Plan of Isle Dagelet
Part of the Island of Botol
Plan of the Island of Kumi |
original 220+-year-old copperplate engraving
Sheet size = approximately 10.25 inches by 15.875 inches
mild foxing, toning around edges of paper, a few natural paper wrinkles
Please click on above image for an enlarged view and to assess condition. Typical age-appropriate toning, foxing, and edge/corner wear or tears are possible. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.
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$195
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The Voyage of La Pérouse Round the World in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788 |
PLATE 47 |
Chart of the Discoveries to the North of Japan in 1643 by the Dutch Ships, the Kastrikum & the Breskens, Including the Land of Jeso, Staten Island & Company's Land,
of which part was exlored in 1787 by the Boussole & Astrolabe
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original 220+-year-old copperplate engraving
Sheet size = approximately 20.25 inches by 16.25 inches
with vertical center fold, as issued
(Note: the chart was scanned in 2 parts and joined using digital software so it may appear slightly disjointed or not line up correctly, but be asured the chart is all one piece as issued)
mild foxing, browning around edges, a couple of unobtrusive natural paper wrinkles
Please click on above image for an enlarged view and to assess condition. Typical age-appropriate toning, foxing, and edge/corner wear or tears are possible. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.
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$450
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The Voyage of La Pérouse Round the World in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788 |
PLATE 48 |
Part of Baie de Ternai
situated on the Coast of Tartary...
discovered the 22nd of June 1787 By the French Frigates
la Boussole & l'Astrolabe
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original 220+-year-old copperplate engraving
Sheet size = approximately 10.25 inches by 16 inches
mild foxing, toning around edges of paper, a few natural paper wrinkles
Please click on above image for an enlarged view and to assess condition. Typical age-appropriate toning, foxing, and edge/corner wear or tears are possible. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.
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$125
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The Voyage of La Pérouse Round the World in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788 |
PLATE 49 |
Plan of la Baie de Langle
on the West side of the Isle of Tchoka
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original 220+-year-old copperplate engraving
Sheet size = approximately 10.25 inches by 15.875 inches
mild foxing, toning around edges of paper
Please click on above image for an enlarged view and to assess condition. Typical age-appropriate toning, foxing, and edge/corner wear or tears are possible. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.
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$125
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The Voyage of La Pérouse Round the World in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788 |
PLATE 51 |
Plan of la Baie d'Estaing
on the Eastern Coast of Tchoka
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original 220+-year-old copperplate engraving
Sheet size = approximately 10.25 inches by 15.875 inches
mild foxing, toning around edges of paper
Please click on above image for an enlarged view and to assess condition. Typical age-appropriate toning, foxing, and edge/corner wear or tears are possible. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.
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$150
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The Voyage of La Pérouse Round the World in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788 |
PLATE 52 |
Plan of the Baie de Castries
on the Eastern Coast of Tartary
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original 220+-year-old copperplate engraving
Sheet size = approximately 20.25 inches by 16.25 inches
with vertical center fold, as issued
(Note: the chart was scanned in 2 parts and joined using digital software so it may appear slightly disjointed or not line up correctly, but be asured the chart is all one piece as issued)
mild foxing, browning around edges
Please click on above image for an enlarged view and to assess condition. Typical age-appropriate toning, foxing, and edge/corner wear or tears are possible. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.
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$225
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The Voyage of La Pérouse Round the World in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788 |
PLATE 64 |
Chart of the Archipelago of Navigators (Samoan Islands) |
original 220+-year-old copperplate engraving
Sheet size = approximately 20.25 inches by 16.25 inches
with vertical center fold, as issued
(Note: the chart was scanned in 2 parts and joined using digital software so it may appear slightly disjointed or not line up correctly, but be asured the chart is all one piece as issued)
mild foxing, browning around edges
Please click on above image for an enlarged view and to assess condition. Typical age-appropriate toning, foxing, and edge/corner wear or tears are possible. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.
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$275
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The Voyage of La Pérouse Round the World in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788 |
PLATE 65 |
Plan of Part of the Island of Maouna
Plan of Massacre Cove on the North West Side of Maouna, on of the Navigator Islands |
original 220+-year-old copperplate engraving
Sheet size = approximately 10.25 inches by 15.75 inches
mild foxing, toning around edges of paper, edge/corner wear and/or bends
Please click on above image for an enlarged view and to assess condition. Typical age-appropriate toning, foxing, and edge/corner wear or tears are possible. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.
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$150
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PLATE 68
NOTE: this chart possibly may not be from La Perouse's voyage, but is from the same time period (1798) and publisher (Robinson) |
Part of the Great Pacific Ocean, showing the Route of the Spanish Frigate the la Princessa commanded by D. Franco Antonio Maurell in 1781
[New Guinea, New Holland, New Caledonia, New Ireland, New Britain, New South Wales, Navigator Islands, Friendly Isles, Samoa, Tonga) |
original 220+-year-old copperplate engraving
Sheet size = approximately 15.75 by 10.25 inches
overall age-toning, stains, edge and corner wear and tears, bends. This map is sold "as is" with all flaws
Please click on above image for an enlarged view and to assess condition. Typical age-appropriate toning, foxing, and edge/corner wear or tears are possible. The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique print.
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$150
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(Views and Scenes from La Pérouse's Voyage Round the World) |
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