Sea Charts · 18th century
€ 190
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
general age-related toning. Some creasing. Please study image carefully.
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 'Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, undertaken by the Command of His Majesty, for making discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere. Performed under the direction of Captains Cook'.
Artists and Engravers: James Cook (Author, 1728-1779) was a British captain, explorer and cartographer.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Some creasing. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1785
Overall size: 49 x 31 cm.
Image size: 35 x 24 cm.
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