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Lot 18: (Map - North Pole) A Map of the North-Pole and the Parts Adioining

Est: $3,000 USD - $3,750 USDPassed
Old World AuctionsRichmond, VA, USJanuary 12, 2019

Item Overview

Description

Moses Pitt. A Map of the North-Pole and the Parts Adioining. This is undoubtedly the most attractive English map of the North Pole and Arctic regions. The map combines some out-dated cartography with a solid view of Hudson and Baffin bays. In Canada the unusual three-island configuration of northern Labrador is derived in part from Sanson's map of 1656. Pitt includes the mythical island of Freesland complete with several place names, and Forbishers Strait bisects the southern tip of Greenland. Cartographically the map is notable for the small inset map of Nova Zembla with an explanation that new information had arrived from Russia indicating that it was joined to the mainland instead of being an island as shown on the main map. The superb title cartouche emphasizes the importance of whaling in the region with whaling scenes, walruses, narwhals, and Inuits in their kayaks. A magnificent coat of arms dedicates the map to Charles Fitz Charles, Earl of Plymouth.

This is the only original work prepared by Pitt for his ill-fated and uncompleted atlas. It was likely engraved by Michael Burghers, a Dutch emigrant who became the official engraver to the University of Oxford. The atlas was projected to be a 12 volume work in the tradition of the earlier Dutch atlases and was to use updated copperplates belonging to Johannes Jansson van Waesberge, son-in-law and heir of Jan Jansson. Only 4 volumes were completed before the venture failed and Pitt was thrown into debtor's prison.

Dimensions

23.1" W x 18" H

Artist or Maker

Date

1680 (dated)

Condition Report

A nice impression in contemporary color with a number of small cracks due to the oxidation of the green pigment (now mostly tan) that have been professionally repaired on verso. A tiny chip in the dedication cartouche has been replaced in facsimile. Grade: B

Literature

Shirley (BL Atlases) T.PITT-1a #3; Kershaw #120.

Payment & Shipping

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Shipping

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Auction Details

Antique Maps, Charts, Atlases, Engravings & Books

by
Old World Auctions
January 12, 2019, 03:00 PM EST

3850 Gaskins Road Suite 220, Richmond, VA, 23233, US

Terms

Buyer's Premium

20.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
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$50$99$5
$100$249$10
$250$499$25
$500$999$50
$1,000$2,499$100
$2,500$4,999$250
$5,000+$500

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Packaging, shipping and insurance is extra and will be added to the invoice. Unless specific instructions are received, Old World Auctions will determine the best method of packaging and shipment.

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