Title of the Map: 

"Carte Des Découvertes Du Cap Carteret Dans La Nouvelle Bretagne Avec Une Partie Du Passage Du Cap Cook à Travers Les Détroits Endeavour et De La Route et Des Découvertes De Cap Dampierre Dans La Nouvelle Guinée et La Nouvelle Bretagne En 1699 et 1700."

Large unusual antique copper engraved sea chart of PAPUA NEW GUINEA, with the discoveries of Captain Carteret.

The map is engraved by Benard, for "An account of the Voyages for Making discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere" by Hawkesworth.

The chart shows Captain Cook's route during his first travel.

Size with margins : 66 x 25,5 cm / 25,9 x 9,8 inches

Condition: good condition, in colors

Edition : Paris,  Saillant et Nyon & Panckouke, 1774

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Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you