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Map of the World...Exhibiting...the...Researches of Capn. James Cook. Arrowsmith, Aaron, 1808

Map of the World...Exhibiting...the...Researches of Capn. James Cook. / Arrowsmith, Aaron / 1808
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Full Title: Map of the World on a Globular Projection, Exhibiting Particularly the Nautical Researches of Capn. James Cook, F.R.S. with all the Recent Discoveries to the Present Time, carefully drawn by A. Arrowsmith, Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. The Plan Work Engraved by T. Foot. The Writing by Wigzell & Mozeen. This Map Is Respectfully Dedicated To Alexander Dalrymple Esqr. F.R.S. In Testimony of his many New and Valuable Geographical Communications To His most Obedient and very Humble Servant A. Arrowsmith. January 1st 1794. Additions to 1799. Do. to 1808. London, Published as the Act direct Jany. 1st 1794, by A. Arrowsmith, No. 10 Soho Square. I. Puke Sculpt. E. Dayes del. W. Wilson sculp.

Author: Arrowsmith, Aaron

Date: 1808

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Full David Rumsey Map Collection Catalog Record:

Author: Arrowsmith, Aaron

Date: 1808

Short Title: Map of the World...Exhibiting...the...Researches of Capn. James Cook.

Publisher: London: A. Arrowsmith

Type: Case Map

Object Height cm: 97

Object Width cm: 185

Scale 1: 15,000,000

Note: Dedicated to Alexander Dalrymple. Portraits of Cook and Dalrymple. 1st edition, 1794. Additions to 1799 and 1808. With outline color by country. Map is dissected into 24 sections, mounted on linen and edged in light blue silk. Folds into a new brown cloth folding case 34x27 with "World On A Globular Projection A. Arrowsmith 1808" stamped in gold on the spine.

Reference: Stevens 91(c); MC 4, p.29.

World Area: World

Full Title: Map of the World on a Globular Projection, Exhibiting Particularly the Nautical Researches of Capn. James Cook, F.R.S. with all the Recent Discoveries to the Present Time, carefully drawn by A. Arrowsmith, Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. The Plan Work Engraved by T. Foot. The Writing by Wigzell & Mozeen. This Map Is Respectfully Dedicated To Alexander Dalrymple Esqr. F.R.S. In Testimony of his many New and Valuable Geographical Communications To His most Obedient and very Humble Servant A. Arrowsmith. January 1st 1794. Additions to 1799. Do. to 1808. London, Published as the Act direct Jany. 1st 1794, by A. Arrowsmith, No. 10 Soho Square. I. Puke Sculpt. E. Dayes del. W. Wilson sculp.

List No: 0030.000

Series No: 1

Engraver or Printer: Cook, James. ; Foot, T. ; Wigzell & Mozeen ; Dayes, E. ; Wilson, W. ; Puke, I.

Published In: Map of the World on a Globular Projection, Exhibiting Particularly the Nautical Researches of Capn. James Cook, F.R.S. with all the Recent Discoveries to the Present Time, carefully drawn by A. Arrowsmith, Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. The Plan Work Engraved by T. Foot. The Writing by Wigzell & Mozeen. This Map Is Respectfully Dedicated To Alexander Dalrymple Esqr. F.R.S. In Testimony of his many New and Valuable Geographical Communications To His most Obedient and very Humble Servant A. Arrowsmith. January 1st 1794. Additions to 1799. Do. to 1808. London, Published as the Act direct Jany. 1st 1794, by A. Arrowsmith, No. 10 Soho Square. I. Puke Sculpt. E. Dayes del. W. Wilson sculp.

Publication Author: Arrowsmith, Aaron

Publication Date: 1808

Publication Reference: Stevens 91(c); MC 4, p.29.

Publication Note: See note field above.

Publication List No: 0030.000

Publication Type: Case Map

Publication Maps: 1

Publication Height cm: 97

Publication Width cm: 185

Image No: 0030000

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