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Hudson's Bay--[Gerrtisz, Hessel]
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Tabula Nautica, qua Repraesentantur Orae Maritimae, Meatus, ac Freta, Noviter a HHudsono Anglo ad Caurum supra Novam Franciam Indagata Anno 1612. [Amsterdam, 1612], 250 x 555mm., [Burden, 162; Verner & Stuart Stubbs, Map 29], a dark impression
- paper
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"This extremely rare map is the first to depict Hudson's Bay" (Burden).
A landmark in the European exploration of Arctic Canada, Hudson's printed map was prepared to illustrate his published narrative Beschryvinghe van der Samoyeden Landt in Tatarien, an account of the discoveries made in his voyage in search of a north-west passage, culminating in the discovery of Hudson's Bay. The map is in its first state, with the two lines of text engraved along the 360 degree meridian.
At the time, Hudson was working in the Dutch service, hence the publication of this extremely important and influential map in Amsterdam, which inspired a new generation of explorers and adventurers.