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June 27, 2017

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LOT 538

Lot 538

Robert Sayer and John Bennett, London, 1775

Robert Sayer and John Bennett, London, 1775
Lot 538 Details
Robert Sayer and John Bennett, London, 1775

A CHART OF THE GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE, COMPOSED FROM A GREAT NUMBER OF ACTUAL SURVEYS AND OTHER MATERIALS, REGULATED BY ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATIONS

coloured, framed
sight 24.5" x 20/25" — 62.2 x 5143.5 cm.

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $250
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Robert Sayer and John Bennett, London, 1775
  • Robert Sayer and John Bennett, London, 1775
Provenance:

The Pagurian Corporation, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

Based on the surveys by James Cook and Michael Lane. At the conclusion of the French and Indian War, the British needed accurate charts of the territories that had been awarded to them in the Treaty of Paris. The areas that were of particular interest to the Admiralty included Labrador and Newfoundland. "On 19 April 1763 James Cook

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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