Nova Hibernia New Ireland Province 1780 old Capt. Cook voyage map by Hogg

The Island of St. John, Bearing N.N.W.12 Leagues, Cape St. George,  from W. by N. 81 W. Distant 3 Leagues & Cape Orford Bearing S.W. Distant 18 Leagues

Cape Buller, Bearing from S.S. 1/2 W. to N.W. by N. Distant 10 to 12 Leagues, Lord Sandwichs Island Distant 2 Leagues, The Isle of Man, Bearing W.S.W 1/2 W. Distant 6 Leagues & The Mother and Two Daughters, Bearing S.W. Distant 5 Leagues

Nova Hibernia

(New Ireland Province)

Issued ca.1775-90, London, by Alexander Hogg

Fine and uncommon old engraved map. Taken from the third voyage of Capt. Cook.

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[note: we grade conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws.].

Map remains well preserved. Some light age wear or surface spotting/ soiling which is visible within the scan.

Paper and image remains overall clean & sound. Old maps & prints often display small minor repairs on the back, could have uneven blank margins, might have extraneous fold-lines or other small minor age flaws which do not detract from the visual appeal or value. Condition is carefully considered in arriving at our price.

Great antique map entirely worthy of hanging for display.

A depiction captured in a manner entirely unique to this era.

Sheet measures c.  9 5/8" H x  15 1/2" W.

Printed area measures c. 8" H x  12 3/8" W

Tooleys Dictionary of Mapmakers , v. 2, p. 351

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