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De Vaugondy & Delamarche - Map of the World [Mappe-Monde dressee suivant les nouvelles relations et assujettie aux observations astronomiques [...]] - This historic map is from Didier Robert de Vaugondy and entitled Mappe-Monde dressée suivant les nouvelles relations et assujettie aux observations astronomiques [...] The map was published in Paris by Charles-Francois Delamarche in 1804. It's a beautiful double hemisphere world map, up to date with the latest discoveries. It incorporated findings from the three voyages of Captain James Cook in the Pacific, Count La Perouse’s 1801 expedition to Vancouver, and Mackenzie’s 1802 journey. It traced routes of numerous explorers including Tasman’s 1642 voyage, Admiral Anson’s 1743 route from Guam to the Philippines, the galleon Nuestra Senora de Cabadonga from 1778 to Manila, Taiwan, and China, and Captain Cook’s 1776 route. The map is further enriched with information drawn from the travel accounts of Tasman, Le Maire, St. Louis, Vaisseaux, Anson, Cabadonga, and others. Paper Size: ~ 30 1/4” by 22 1/4” (Fold Out) Paper Type or Special Features: Engraving