New Zealand, Cook´s Strait, Wellington Thomas Cook, 1774, Carte du Detroit de Cook dans la N.le Zélande

18th century map of New Zealand from the first French edition of James Cook's first voyage in which he charted New Zealand and the east coast of Australia. The map depicts Cook's Strait, which separates the north and south island of New Zealand. Present day Wellington (NZ's capital), Marlborough Sounds, and Cloudy Bay (famous for their white wines) are located within the scope of the chart. From the first French edition of the Official Account of Cook's voyage to Australia, Paris, 1774.

This map was engraved by Robert Bénard for the 1774 French edition of Hawkesworth's 1773 account of Cook's voyages.
It follows the 1772-1773 English edition engraved by William Whitchurch and published in 1773.

Very good, some light even age browning, thick paper. Folds as published.

Image 27x27cm, page 30,5x34,5cm