A Southern or Antarctic Hemisphere
DateApproximately 1773
Names
Robert Sayer and John Bennett (Firm)
(publisher)
Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794
(engraver)
Alternate Title
- A Southern or Antarctic Hemisphere, projected on a Horizon the Zenith of which is situated at 140 degrees of Eastern Longitude from the Island of Fero, and at 66 degrees 31 minutes of Southern Latitude, executed under the Inspection of the Duke De-Croy, and published with the approbation of the Royal Academy of Sciences, at Paris
Format
A Southern or Antarctic Hemisphere, projected on a Horizon the Zenith of which is situated at 140 degrees of Eastern Longitude from the Island of Fero, and at 66 degrees 31 minutes of Southern Latitude, executed under the Inspection of the Duke De-Croy, and published with the approbation of the Royal Academy of Sciences, at Paris. Includes table of latitudes and longitudes taken from the Isle of Fero and explanation of projection used.
Country:New Zealand
Region or district:Antarctica||South Pole
Medium
Dimensions64.5 cm x 52 cm (25 3/8 in. x 20 1/2 in.)
Language
ProvenanceGift of James Bain family, 2008
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights
Public Domain
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Call Number / Accession Number912-19814-S594
Dewey Number912.19814 S594