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Antique Map: The Straights of Magellan, 1773 #949526

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Antique Map: The Straights of Magellan, 1773 #949526
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They almost kept the World from being round! For several weeks "The Straights" held Magellan and his expedition captive. Own an original!!!</em></td>
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This dramatic copperplate engraved map of ?The Straights of Magellan? was published in Cook?s First Voyage and taken from the observations of Captains Byron, Wallis & Carternet who were British precursors to Cook in the Pacific. Until the finalization of the Panama Canal in the 20th Century west bound European voyagers were obliged to chose between the obvious dangers of Magellan?s Straits or the horrendous conditions a voyage around Cape Horn presented. Image size is 23?x31.? Frame mat 32? x40.? Please email us for additional pictures and a copy of the Certificate of Authenticity.
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1773</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:England</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Published by Strahan & Cadell</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:23</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:31</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Antique Map: The Straights of Magellan, 1773</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Copperplate </td></tr>

<tr><td>Type:Engraving</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Thousand Oaks, CA</td></tr>
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