1784 Cook’s Chart of NW America (Alaska)

1784 Cook’s Chart of NW America (Alaska)

        This superior reproduction of the historically important original antique copperplate engraved double folio chart of “Chart of the NW Coast of America and NE Coast of Asia…” was originally published by Strahan & Cadell of London in 1784. It shows the tracks of the Resolution and the Discovery on Captain James Cook’s Third Voyage of Discovery [1778-9]. After discovering the Sandwich Islands in January 1778, Cook sailed north charting the Pacific coasts and searching for the Northwest Passage, a supposed sea route through or around Canada. Although that quest was unsuccessful, this resulting chart is recognized as a cornerstone of Pacific exploration. This is the first published map showing Alaska in recognizable form.

         The official British Admiralty editions of Cook’s Voyages were published over an eleven year span, and sold by subscription to a privileged and appreciative public. The quality of this publication was unsurpassed, and the plates included represent the finest of 18th century engraving. Subsequent translations of Cook’s Voyages were published in various European languages, however, none were to match the original English edition in quality and artistic excellence. The production of the plates was overseen by Francesco Bartolozzi, the acknowledged master of 18th century stipple engraving and personal favorite of George III of England.

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1784 Cook’s Chart of NW America (Alaska)

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