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Auction 92, Lot 150
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"A Chart of the North West Coast of America and North East Coast of Asia…", Hogg, Alexander

Subject: Alaska

Period: 1786 (published)

Publication: A New Authentic and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World

Color: Black & White

Size:
14 x 8.5 inches
35.6 x 21.6 cm
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Map was drawn by Lt. Roberts, Master mate on the Resolution under Capt. Cook. It depicts the coastlines of Alaska and Russia which were explored in 1778 and 1779. A note explains that part of the information on the map was obtained from a manuscript chart received from the Russians.

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Condition: A

Hand laid paper, lightly toned.

Estimate: $150 - $180

Sold for: $170

Closed on 9/13/2000

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