Antique Maps & Prints of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 8403:
Description
Three Engravings from Ellis:
Description of the work:
This historic map is from the rare German edition of Heinrich Ellis’s
A Voyage to Hudson’s-Bay, by the Dobbs Galley and California, in the Years 1746 and 1747, for Discovering a North West Passage… entitled Reise nach Hudsons Meerbusen, welche von zweyen Englischen Schiffen, der Dobbs-Galley und California, in den Jahren 1746 und 1747. The work was published in 1750 in Goettingen by Verlegts Abram Vandenhoeck.
Heinrich Ellis (1721-1806) was an Irish explorer and author. He served as the surveyor, hydrographer, and mineralogist on the expedition of Moor and Smith to discover the Northwest Passage. He maintained his belief in the existence of the passage using climate, produce, and tides as evidence.
Quebec Engraving from Schlozer
Description of the work:
This historic view of Quebec, Canada is from August Ludwig von Schlozer’s
Neue erdbeschreibung von Amerika. The work was published in Augsburg circa 1770.
Paper Size: ~ 7 – 7 1/2" by 5 1/2 – 8 1/4"
Paper Type or Special Features: Engraving
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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