Item #286239 General Chart of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope; Constructed from bearings, estimations of distances, and frequent observations for Latitudes in traveling through the country, during the years 1797-1798. John BARROW.

BARROW, John

General Chart of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope; Constructed from bearings, estimations of distances, and frequent observations for Latitudes in traveling through the country, during the years 1797-1798

1802.

Engraving. 13.75" x 19". Showing some expert repairs on verso and upper left corner. In very good condition.

Beautiful and scarce, this 1802 map shows South African terraine from the technical surveys of Barrow's travels. Reduced for the first American Edition by Arthur Joseph Stansbury. John Barrow surveyed the area on foot to investigate the potential Colonial interests of the British.

Condition: Very Good(+)
Language: English

Price: $1,100.00

Item #286239

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Thanks for the note. I'm actually in NY for a few days and was hoping to get there but have to head back tomorrow. I've been stopping by the Argosy for over 60 years starting when my mother would take me there after shopping at Bloomingdale's and lunch at a long gone restaurant on the east side of Lexington between 58th and 59th that was torn down to make way for Alexander's department store; that is gone too, of course.

Peter H.

The book arrived safe and sound yesterday, thanks. It was in perfect condition, a real treat. Thank you again for such swift service and great quality. Best Wishes

M. Ridley