Acquired From: Gowrie Galleries
Colouring: Uncoloured
Condition: Very Good
Confirmed: No
Dealers ID No.: M963/1 (STK 2071.01)
Description: Robert Sayer was a distinguished English map publisher and engraver active during the eighteenth century. Based in London, he earned renown for producing and distributing high-quality nautical charts, atlases, and maps that catered to professional navigators and the general public alike. His works reflect the growing demand for reliable cartographic resources during the height of Britain's maritime expansion.nSayer's career trajectory was shaped by his early apprenticeship with Philip Overton, a prominent printseller. Upon Overton's death in 1748, Sayer took over the management of the business, transforming it into one of the leading map and print publishing enterprises of the era. His keen business acumen and dedication to quality enabled him to secure a prominent position in the competitive London market.nOne of Sayers notable works is this map charting the eastern coastline of Australia, then known as New Holland. This region had only recently been explored by Europeans, with Captain James Cook famously mapping it during his first voyage aboard the Endeavour (17681771) (View Record (#38)). Cooks meticulous surveys laid the groundwork for subsequent representations of Australias coasts, and Sayers map reflects the dissemination of this newfound knowledge to a broader audience.nThis map incorporates key geographical details, including bays, rivers, and ports, that were vital to navigators and settlers during an era of increased exploration and colonisationnSayers map is enriched by several insets and coastal profiles, which offer detailed depictions of significant locations and landmarks along the eastern and southern coastlines of Australia. These elements not only provide navigational guidance but also convey the diversity of the Australian landscape as observed by early European explorers.n''Insets and Coastal Profiles''n1. The Coast of New South Wales from Cape Tribulation to Endeavour Straits, Shewing the Labyrinth on a Larger Scaleno Focuses on the treacherous waters of the Great Barrier Reef, highlighting intricate coral formations and safe passages.n2. Entrance of Endeavour Riverno Details the area where Cook repaired the HMS Endeavour after grounding on the reef in 1770.n3.Botany Bayno Site of Cooks first landing on Australian soil, later significant as the intended settlement location for the First Fleet in 1788.n4. Port Jacksonno Features the natural harbor that would become Sydney, a vital colonial outpost.n5. A Particular Chart of the Southernmost Part of New Hollandno Provides a focused depiction of the southern extremities of the continent.n6. Sydney Coveno A detailed map of the area that became the heart of colonial Sydney.n7. Adventure Bayno An important anchorage point, particularly for whalers and early explorers.nCoastal Profiles:nFour coastal profiles illustrate the visual appearance of key landmarks as seen from the sea, aiding navigators in identifying their locations:n Van Diemen's Land over Fluted Capeno Shows the coastline when South Cape is NNE.E, at a distance of 7 miles.n Fluted Cape and Penguin Islandno Depicts the land over Fluted Cape when Penguin Island lies NWbyW, 12 miles distant.n Van Diemen's Land near the Mewstoneno Features the view with the Mewstone bearing N2E, at a distance of 5 miles.n South Side of Adventure Bayno Provides a perspective of this significant Tasmanian anchorage.
First published: London: Robert Sayer
Image Size (cm): 51×68
Mapmaker: Sayer, Robert (1725-1794)
Notes: Need purchase details (year)
Price: A50,000 plus gst
Primary Category: Sea Charts
Purchase Reference: Insurance Ledger June 2015
Rarity: R3 Uncommon – dealers can usually obtain a copy
References: Perry and Prescott, 92-93. Tooley, pl 69.nA new chart of the eastern coast of New Holland from South Cape to Cape York, comprehending Anthony Van Diemen's Land, Furneaux Land, and New South Wales, discovered by Tasman, Furneaux and Cook, in the years 1642, 1770 and 1773
Sheet size (cm): 56×76
Technique: Copper Engraving
This state: 1787
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