"Chart of the Track of the Dolphin, Tamar, Swallow & Endeavour, through the South Seas; & of the Track of M. Bougainville, Round the World", Bowen, Thomas

Scarce three-part map covering the world and detailing Cook's first voyage. The map features detailed tracks of the ships under Cook's command in this historical and important voyage of exploration. Several other explorers' voyages are also illustrated, including those of Captain Wallis, Commodore Anson, Captain Carteret, and Admiral Bougainville. Numerous coastal place names are shown around New Zealand and along the east coast of New Holland. The three sheets were issued separately in the Gentleman's Magazine in the December 1773 and January 1774 issues. Joined contemporaneously.

References: Jolly #GENT-227.

Condition: B+

Issued folding, now flattened with a few faint spots, light offsetting, and minor extraneous creasing. A binding trim at bottom right has been replaced to accommodate framing.