Sea Charts · 18th century
€ 340
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
General age-related toning. Defect lower left margin. Please review the images for further condition details.
Antique print titled 'Chart of the Friendly Islands'. Antique map of the Friendly Islands depicting Rotterdam or Anamocka, Middelburg or Eaoowe and Amsterdam or Tongatabu. Originates from 'A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean: Undertaken, by the Command of His Majesty, for Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere (..)' published in Dublin.
Artists and Engravers: James Cook (Author, 1728-1779) was a British captain, explorer and cartographer.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Defect lower left margin. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1784
Overall size: 42.5 x 29 cm.
Image size: 34.5 x 24 cm.
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