SKETCH OF VAN-DIEMEN’S LAND, 1777

A rare original copper-plate engraving by J. Russell (Plate No. VIII) of a survey by Capt. Furneaux, from A Voyage towards the South Pole by Capt. James Cook, (2nd Voyage), published on February 1, 1777, by Wm. Strahan in New Street, Shoe Lane, and Thos. Cadell in the Strand, London

On 8th February 1773, HMS Resolution and HMS Adventure became separated in Antarctic fog after heading North-East from their reaching the Antarctic Circle on 17th January. Capt. Furneaux then headed for the pre-arranged meeting location in Queen Charlotte Sound, New Zealand, and en route, on March 11th, began to survey parts of the southern and eastern coasts of Van-Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) before continuing on to New Zealand where he arrived in early May

Presented in very good condition, showing slight overall age toning, protected in clear film sleeve - image size 21.6 x 14cm (8 1/2 x 5 1/2in)