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Image number: RS.9589
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Map of William Dampier’s voyage to Australia, 1699
Date
1729
Object type
Library reference
35059
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 196mm
width (print): 298mm
width (print): 298mm
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Description
Map of the world from Brazil in the west, Australia [New Holland] and Japan in the east. With track of Dampier’s voyage, commencing in England an ending at Ascension Island, marked by a dotted line. Dampier’s landing site at Shark Bay, Australia is indicated.
Frontispiece to volume 3 of the book: A collection of voyages..., by William Dampier et.al., 4 volumes, (London, James and John Knapton, 1729). Illustrating A voyage to New-Holland, &c. In the Year 1699...by William Dampier. Copy belonging to Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), President of the Royal Society.
Inscribed: “Capt, DAMPIERS New Voyage to NEW HOLLAND &c. In 1699 &c. Vol.III. Place this faceing the Title.”
Frontispiece to volume 3 of the book: A collection of voyages..., by William Dampier et.al., 4 volumes, (London, James and John Knapton, 1729). Illustrating A voyage to New-Holland, &c. In the Year 1699...by William Dampier. Copy belonging to Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), President of the Royal Society.
Inscribed: “Capt, DAMPIERS New Voyage to NEW HOLLAND &c. In 1699 &c. Vol.III. Place this faceing the Title.”
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