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Lot 149

Two Late 18th Century Pacific Exploration Charts

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Both copperplate engravings of routes taken by the French warships La Boudeuse and L' Etoile as they circumnavigated the globe,1766-1769. The first map depicts the Straits of Magellan (12 x 22 in.), whereas the second map shows the entire voyage (12.5 x 23 in.), unframed.

Age toning; very good condition.