1730 Delisle and Covens & Mortier Foundation Antique Map of North America Papua New Guinea sailed on the Endeavour and

sailed on the Endeavour and Cook's second voyage

simplicity and taste in composition

meaning Work of Georg Christoph Eimmart offered for sale by the Homann Workshop

In pursuance of his schemes for the relief of famines he issued orders that each pao (village) should prepare a map which would show the fields and mountains

1730 Delisle and Covens & Mortier Foundation Antique Map of North America Papua New Guinea sailed on the Endeavour andTitle : L Amerique Septentrionale dressee sur les Observations de Mrs. De L Academie Royale des Sciences & quelques autres & sur les Memoires les plus recens Par G De L Isle A. Amsterdam Chez I Covens & C Mortier Avec Privilege. Ref #: 93501 1 Size: 25 1 2in x 21 1 2in (650mm x 540mm) Date : 1700 (1730) Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Description: This is without doubt one of the most important foundation maps, of North America, published in the early