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Auction: 15040 - Antique Maps sale during the International Exhibition
Lot: 86

Maps
Asia
Macau
1785 Sketch of the Typa and Macao by James Cook; 9 x 13¾ inches, uncoloured.

Detailed chart of Macao and neighboring islands from Cook's voyages. Outside the top border there lies fallen armour and a London flag. Bottom outside border is a man's head adorned with a leaf garland. Includes town plan, soundings, some topography with notes and observations.

On slightly greyish laid paper, angled crease and reinforced edges, slightly reduced at top and bottom. Photo

Estimate
SG$500 to SG$600