Lot 2806

Dalrymple - Chart of the Pacific Ocean from New Holland (Australia), New Zealand, to South America

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Dalrymple - Chart of the Pacific Ocean from New Holland (Australia), New Zealand, to South America

Estimate: $800 - $1,600

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by Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
August 8, 2026 9:00 AM CDT
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115 Hampsted Lane
Franklin, TN, US 37069

This engraving is from Alexander Dalrymple's Voyages dans la Mer du Sud, par les Espagnols et les Hollandois, the first French publication of An Historical Collection of the Several Voyages and Discoveries in the South Pacific Ocean. The work was published in 1774 in Paris by Chez Saillant & Nyon and Pissot.

This work was an important collection of Spanish and Dutch voyages and helped herald in the golden age of Pacific exploration. Dalrymple was a staunch believer in the existence of the "Great Southern Continent", and used this work and translation of several voyages accounts to help support his belief. He translated Spanish voyages including Magellan's voyage of 1519, Mendana in 1595, and De Quiros in 1606. He also translated the Dutch voyages of Le Maire, Schouten, Tasman, and Roggeveen.

Alexander Dalrymple (1737-1808) was a leading English hydrographer who spent most of his career with the East India Company. He was originally in line for Endeavour voyage that would instead go to Captain James Cook, due to his nautical experience. Dalrymple focused his efforts on research for this work, and published it before the return of Cook's voyage. The work was "An Historical Collection [was] intended to stir up enthusiasm for the project of discovering and exploring the great southern continent (Terra Australis Incognita)." (Speake, Literature of Travel and Exploration, p.306)

  • Dimensions: ~ 20" by 11 1/4" (Fold Out)
  • Literature: Voyages dans la Mer du Sud, par les Espagnols et les Hollandois, first French publication of An Historical Collection of the Several Voyages and Discoveries in the South Pacific Ocean
  • Medium: Engraving
  • Circa: 1774
  • Condition: The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

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