Antique Print with Views of Sir Charles Saunders Island and Other Islands, 1774

€ 320

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1774
Sheet size: 27.3 × 33.3 cm (10.7 × 13.1 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-12707-99

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling, blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Explore the captivating world of the 18th century with this exquisite antique print titled 'Isles de Sir Charles Saunder Latitude (...)'. I A journey through time as you delve into the coastal views of Sir Charles Saunders Island, Osnaburg Island (now known as Mehetia in French Polynesia), Boscawens Island (modern-day Tafahi in Tonga), Admiral Keppel's Island (Niuatoputapu), and Wallis Island (Uvea).

This remarkable map is a precious relic from the French edition of 'An Account of the Voyages Undertaken by the Order of His Present Majesty for Making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere' by John Hawkesworth, dating back to approximately 1774. A window into the age of exploration and discovery, this antique map invites you to relive the adventures of early explorers and marvel at the uncharted territories of the past.