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Pinkerton, John (1758-1826). The world on Mercator's Projection. [Eastern and Western Parts]. Drawn under the direction of Mr. Pinkerton by L. Hebert. Neele sculpt. 352 Strand. London: published ... 1812, by Cadell & Davies, Strand & Longman, Hurst Rees, Orme, & Brown, Paternoster Row. Engraved map on two sheets, full hand-coloring, relief shown by hachures. Dissected and mounted on linen, folded into brown cloth boards (possibly originally half-leather - spine now missing), gilt title on front, marbled endpapers. 29.25 x 41.5 in. Pinkerton mapped the routes of many of the explorers up to that time, such as Cook, Vancouver, etc. The map also appeared in "A Modern Atlas, from the Latest and Best Authorities... Directed and Superintended by John Pinkerton..." One of many atlas maps also issued separately. Provenance:Property of Another Consignor Condition: Front board detached. verso with toning (from adhesive, primarily). A few dampstains. Generally very good.