Title of the map:

"View of the coast of Japan when we first saw it."

Unusual detailed antique copper engraved nautical chart with coastal views of Japan, by William Bligh (1754-1817).

The map is engraved by Duff. 

The relief is shown pictorially, depths by soundings, the plate shows coastal features and ship's track.

The map depicts the eastern coast of Honshu (Japan), from Cape Nambu (Cape Shiriyazaki) in the north to White Point (Onjuku) in the south. It's the route of the ship of James Cook from 1779 October 24, to 1779 November 2. On 3 November, it was decided to sail to China due to the poor weather conditions.

Edition : "Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, undertaken by the Command of His Majesty, for making discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere. Performed under the direction of Captains Cook, Clerke and Gore, in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Discovery , in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779 and 1780, written by Captain James Cook," London, G. Nicol and T. Cadell, 1785, 18th Century.

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A Certification of Authenticity can be issued on request.

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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.