William Dampier was the most successful English buccaneer, redeeming his reputation as a mercenary adventurer by aspiring to the role of scientific explorer. This world map, drawn by Herman Moll, the premier cartographer of his day, shows the known…
Lower left (l.l.) in pencil: Colin McCahon For my friend Pat France, Feb 1970. Poem by John Caselberg No 1 of six on van Gogh, the other five of which I hope you will love as much. Colin; through image in chalk: Wild the hedgerows, wild the spring,…
Margin below image in iron gall ink: There is no doubt that Whata Whata is the prettiest place on the river… [page of Diary]; margin left of image in iron gall ink: [page of Diary]; l.r. in pencil: 69; u.l. in pencil: 6; watermark: A. Cowan & Sons…