Map Drawn & Engraved By J Rapkin - Captain Cook Round The World - Antiques Of The Orient

The World on Mercator's Projection Shewing the Voyages of Captain Cook round the World.

Description: Striking and highly detailed fine unusual 1851 John Tallis & John Rapkin's steel engraving map of the World on Mercator's Projection. The map includes the tracks of Captain Cook during its three Voyages round the World. A sailing ship adorns the map. Delicate design encloses the map. 

Date: 1851 ( undated )

Dimension: Paper size approx.: cm 35,8 x 27,4

Condition: Very strong and dark impression on good paper. Map old original colored. Small foxing and browning. Map folded. Conditions are as you can see in the images.