Bering Strait Collection

BERING STRAIT MAP, 1593. Cornelis de Jodes 1593 map of Western North America showing the fabled province of Quivira in California and the Bering Strait (El Streto de Anian)

Carte re´duite des de´couvertes des Russes, entre l'Asie et l'Amerique, (1747?). This French map of Alaska, Siberia, and the North Pacific, published in 1747

In the midst of Leviathan. ; A Boat adventure in the Behrings Sea, 1875. Creator: Unknown
In the midst of " Leviathan." ; A Boat adventure in the Behrings Sea, 1875. [Dramatic arctic scene with whales and sailing ship in rough seas]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Right Whaling in Behering Straits & Arctic Ocean with its Varieties, pub. 1871 (colour lithograph)
2836287 Right Whaling in Behering Straits & Arctic Ocean with its Varieties, pub. 1871 (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Right Whaling in Behering Straits & Arctic Ocean with its Varieties, pub. 1871 (colour lithograph)

The Chinese Room at Middleton Park, Oxfordshire, 1840. Creator: English School (19th Century)
The Chinese Room at Middleton Park, Oxfordshire, 1840 (w/c on paper). showing influences from Brighton Pavillions neo-Chinoiserie

Pacific Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus divergens). Round Island, Alaska, USA, North America. Group of male are resting on a beach, basking in the sun

MAP: ALASKA, 1934. A good-natured map of Alaska, featuring the services offered by " The Alaska Line" and suggesting some of the most interesting features of the Territory. Lithograph, 1934

MAP: NORTH PACIFIC. The Russian discoveries from the map published by the Imperial Academy of St. Petersburg, showing the voyage of the Great Northern Expedition led by Vitus Bering, 1733-1743

MAP: NORTH PACIFIC. Nouvelle Carte des ecouvertes faites par des Vaisseaux Russiens, showing the voyage of the Great Northern Expedition led by Vitus Bering, 1733-1743. Map by the St

Ukivok stilt village, early 20th century C016 / 4583
Ukivok stilt village, early 20th century. This settlement is located on King Island, Alaska, in the Bering Sea. It was inhabited by around 200 Inupiat people who called themselves the Ukivokmiut

Bering Sea, satellite image C013 / 5164
Bering Sea, satellite image. North is towards upper left. Clouds, snow and ice are white. The Bering Sea, over a thousand kilometres across, is bounded by Alaska (upper centre)

ASIA AND AMERICA MAP. Published in Venice in 1776

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Vitus Berings Russian expedition ships wrecked upon the Aleutian Isles. 1741. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Chart of Vitus Berings voyage from Kamchatka, Russia, to North America, 1700s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

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"Discovering the Mysteries of the Bering Strait: A Journey through Time and Nature" Step into the past with Cornelis de Jode's 1593 map, where Western North America unfolds before your eyes. Behold the fabled province of Quivira in California, alongside the legendary Bering Strait (El Streto de Anian). As if from a tale, two sea monsters lurk in these uncharted waters while European sailing ships and an Oriental presence hint at distant encounters. Fast forward to 1875, as we embark on a thrilling boat adventure in the Behrings Sea. The unknown awaits us as we navigate through icy currents and vast expanses. Who knows what wonders lie beyond? In this journey through time, witness right whaling in Behering Straits & Arctic Ocean with its varieties. Published in 1871, a color lithograph captures scenes of brave sailors pursuing their quarry amidst treacherous ice floes. Their courage is matched only by their determination to harvest nature's bounties. Travel back further still to Middleton Park, Oxfordshire in 1840. Enter the Chinese Room adorned with exquisite artifacts that speak of cultural exchange between East and West—a testament to humanity's ceaseless curiosity about distant lands. Nature takes center stage once more as Pacific Walruses grace our presence on Round Island, Alaska. These magnificent creatures (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) embody resilience against harsh Arctic conditions—symbols of adaptability and survival. Finally, let us not forget Alaska itself—a land teeming with opportunities for exploration and adventure since time immemorial. With a good-natured map from 1934 guiding our way, we can revel in all that this majestic state has to offer—from breathtaking landscapes to unparalleled services catering to every traveler's needs. Join us on this captivating journey across centuries—an odyssey filled with maps depicting uncharted territories, daring expeditions, cultural encounters, and the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.