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A splendid large chart of the Pacific Ocean, and of those countries that border it. Only coastal information is given. From the Voyages of La Pérouse who set sail from France in 1785 to continue the discoveries of Captain Cook. He was shipwrecked in 1788 but his narrative, maps, and views survived and were published in 1797. Copper engraving. Hand coloured. Very good condition. Faint waterstain along the left vertical fold. Very slight foxing, not affectong the image. Size: 68.5 x 49.5 cm.