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LOT 559

Lot 559

Thomas Bowen (British, 1733-1790)

Thomas Bowen (British, 1733-1790)
Lot 559 Details
Thomas Bowen (British, 1733-1790)

THE WORLD INCLUDING THE DISCOVERIES MADE BY CAPT. COOK

hand coloured copperplate engraved double hemisphere map of the world with inset of the northern polar region, showing a concise illustration of three of Cook's most significant exploratory voyages, published in Thomas Bankes' A New and Authentic System of Universal Geography, c.1790
framed 24 x 27 in — 61 x 68.6 cm; sheet 15 x 18.7 in — 38.1 x 47.5 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $525
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Thomas Bowen (British, 1733-1790)
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CONDITION DETAILS

Not examined out of the frame but apparently in good condition with as issued folds

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