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A map of the Icy Sea in which the several Communications with the land waters and other new discoveries are exhibited Gibson, J. (John), active 1750-1792
Description
Circular map. At lower right "J. Gibson Sculpt." Dates on the map show a Dutch ship in the Arctic - 1670, The "Greatland" in the same area 1723 and "Presqu' Isle" (Alaska) 1753. Depicts course along Northwest Passage from Japan to Portugal.
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A map of the Icy Sea in which the several Communications with the land waters and other new discoveries are exhibited
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| Publisher |
London : E. Cave
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| DateIssued |
[1760]
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| Description |
Circular map. At lower right "J. Gibson Sculpt." Dates on the map show a Dutch ship in the Arctic - 1670, The "Greatland" in the same area 1723 and "Presqu' Isle" (Alaska) 1753. Depicts course along Northwest Passage from Japan to Portugal.
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| Extent |
1 map ; 19 cm diam.
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image/jpeg
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| Language |
English
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| Notes |
Map removed from source: Gentleman's Magazine v.30 1760. opp. 284.
Information found in Jolly, David C. Maps in British Periodicals. Part 1. p.64, Tooly's Dictionary of Map Makers. Rev. ed. Volume E-J p.163, and Klein G 60.3. |
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G3270 1760 .G52; mccormick_028
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| Collection | |
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Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Andrew McCormick Maps and Prints
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| DateAvailable |
2013-04-01
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| Provider |
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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| Rights |
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books & Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca/
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1b1386eb-5c52-48e0-b459-d41e2d5356e0
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| IsShownAt |
10.14288/1.0023123
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Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books & Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca/