Maps to Voyage of the Adventure & Beagle
Maps to Voyage of the Adventure & Beagle
Maps to Voyage of the Adventure & Beagle
Maps to Voyage of the Adventure & Beagle
Maps to Voyage of the Adventure & Beagle

YEAR PUBLISHED: 1839

Maps to Voyage of the Adventure & Beagle

$1,350.00
SKU: 431

DESCRIPTION

Maps to Voyage of the Adventure & Beagle case with 4 maps.  This is from the Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle, between the Years 1826 and 1836, Describing their Examination of the Southern Shores of South America, and the Beagle's Circumnavigation of the Globe.

The full original set is comprised of 8 maps.  These are 4 of the 8.

The 4 Maps Included are:

1) South America. From Original Documents, including The survey by the officers of H.M. Ships Adventure and Beagle. Dedicated to Captain R. Fitz Roy, R.N., by J. Arrowsmith

2) The Strait of Magalhaens, commonly called Magellan Surveyed by the Officers of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle

3) Part of Tierra Del Fuego from H.M.S. Beagle 1834

4) Chiloe and Parts of the Adjacent Coasts from H.M.S. Beagle 1834

The 4 missing maps are:

5) Southern Portion of South America

6) Keeling Islands H.M.S. Beagle 1836

7) Dangerous Archipelago of the Paamuto or Low Islands by Admiral Krusenstern 1837 with additions by Robert Fitz-Roy 1838

8) General Chart shewing the Principal Tracks of H.M.S. Beagle 1831 - 6

FULL TITLE

See Description for Map Titles.

MAPMAKER/CARTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR

Arrowsmith, John

PUBLISHER

Henry Colburn, Great Marlborough Street.
John Arrowsmith, 35 Essex St. Strand.

PUBLICATION

The London Atlas of Universal Geography, Exhibiting the Physical & Political Divisions of the Various Countries of the World, Constructed from Original Materials. Is most respectfully dedicated to his venerable Friend John Middleton Esqr. As a testimony of Gratitude and Esteem, By his much Obliged & Humble Servant, John Arrowsmith, F.R.G.S & R.A.S. 40 Soho Square, London.

DIMENSIONS (Inches)

20.75 X 25
19.75 X 14
19.5 X 14
14.25 X 19.5

CONDITION

1) Linen backed, with some brown spottings at some of the fold intersections. Some markings from some anonymous explorer on the map in light brown ink.
2) Good with some minor missing near and along lower horizontal fold.
3) Good. Linen backed with some missing paper at a couple intersections as can be seen in photos.
4) Good. Linen backed with some missing paper at a couple intersections and brown stains as can be seen in photos.
All have overall toning and slight stains and wear commensurate with age. See photos for details.