"A New Map of the North East Coast of Asia, and North West Coast of America, with the Late Russian Discoveries", Anon.
Subject: North Pacific Ocean
Period: 1764 (published)
Publication: London Magazine
Color: Hand Color
Size:
9.1 x 6.7 inches
23.1 x 17 cm
This interesting small map is reduced from Thomas Jefferys’ map of the Russian discoveries in the North Pacific, which was in turn based on Gerhard Mueller’s famous map that refuted the Delisle-Buache controversial theories of the region. It traces the voyages of Captains Bering and Tschirikow as well as earlier Russian expeditions in the Arctic. Its most recognizable feature is the enlarged peninsular form of Alaska, which would be the model for the region until Capt. Cook’s expedition.
References: Falk #1764-3; Jolly #LOND-237; Kershaw #1121.
Condition: A
Nice impression and color with light toning along top edge of sheet.
