La Perouse, Jean François Galaup
1797

Antique French Chart of Monterey Bay and Carmel Bay, California

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Plan de la Baie de Monterey Situee dans la Calfornie Septentrionale … pour servir au Voyage de M. de la Perouse.

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First French edition of this original antique early plan of Monterey Bay, Carmel, and Carmel Bay in California. This map is the earliest obtainable map of the Monterey and Carmel region.

Jean-François de Galaup, comte de La Pérouse (1741-1788?)

La Pérouse.was a renowned French explorer and naval officer. He was commissioned by King Louis XVI of France to complete the Pacific exploration initiated by British Captain James Cook. La Pérouse embarked on his expedition in 1785 with the ships Astrolabe and Boussole, along with a skilled crew.

During their journey, La Pérouse and his team charted the west coast of North America and Alaska in 1786, exploring the coasts of present-day Oregon and California. They also visited Easter Island and the Sandwich Islands (now known as Hawaii), further expanding their knowledge of the Pacific. The expedition reached Australia's Botany Bay in 1788, marking another significant milestone in their journey.

Unfortunately, while searching for the Solomon Islands, La Pérouse and his ships disappeared at sea, never to be found again. His disappearance remains one of the great mysteries of naval history. Despite the tragic end to his journey, La Pérouse's exploration of the Pacific contributed valuable knowledge to the world of cartography and helped pave the way for future explorers.

CREATOR: La Perouse, Jean François Galaup

PUBLICATION DATE: 1797

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United States

BODY OF WATER: Pacific Ocean

CONDITION: Very Good. Bright with wide margins. A fine impression on strong chain-laid paper. No folds. Very light tide mark at lower right corner.

COLORING: Careful hand-coloring.

ENGRAVER: L. Aubert

SIZE: 13 " x 19 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 0

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