Antique copper engraved sea chart of a part of Australia by Rigobert Bonne (1727-1794). 

The sheet shows five maps which details the discoveries of Capt. Cook in Australia during his first voyage. 

The main map shows the whole of the east coast in fine detail, with soundings and the tracks of Cook's exploration. 

The other inset maps are: Partie de la Côte de la Nouvelle Galles Méridionale, Esquisse de la Terre Van-Diemen, Baie Botanique and Entrée de la Rivière Endeavour.

The map is decorated with a large compass rose.

Rigobert Bonne (1727-1794) was one of the most important French cartographers of the 18th Century. In 1773, Bonne succeded to Jacques-Nicolas Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine. Bonne produced some of the most detailed and accurate maps of the period. Bonne died in 1794, his son Charles-Marie Rigobert Bonne continued to publish his work after his death.

Size with margins : 46 x 32 cm / 18,1 x 12,5 inches

Condition : very good condition, in colors, on strong paper, large margins

Edition : Paris, 1780, 18th century

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A Certification of Authenticity can be issued on request.

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