Nieuwe generale kaart van Amerika volgens de laatste ontdekkingen van Cook – Van Krevelt (c.1780)

$210,00

Description

Description: Antique print, titled: ‘Nieuwe generale kaart van Amerika volgens de laatste ontdekkingen van Cook.’ – Map of the American continent. This map focusses on the voyages and discoveries of Captain Cook and includes an inset of Alaska and the northeast coast of Asia. Source unknown, to be determined.

Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘A. van Krevelt’ after an anonymous artist.

  • Date: 1780
  • Technic: Copperplate engraving / etching with hand colouring on hand laid paper.
  • Overall size: 9,2 x 7,9 inch
  • Image size: 8,5 x 7 inch
  • Condition: Good, given age. Two vertical creases. A few small spots. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
  • PartNumber: 57923
  • Storage Location: BG-C1-46