Scarce map of New Zealand

A rare version of Captain Cook's map of New Zealand, published in the 'Nuovo Atlante Geografico Universale'. It marks the route of Cook during his circumnavigation of the islands and has a title cartouche depicting two natives paying homage to him, with the Endeavour at anchor in the background. The cartouche makes this map the most decorative of the Cook variants and so one of most sought-after maps of New Zealand.