Antique Print with Views of Kerguelens Island by Cook, 1803
€ 240
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1803
Sheet size
28.5 × 47.5 cm (11.2 × 18.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-11487-34
Condition
General age-related toning. Some wear. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique print Kerguelen Islands titled 'Drie gezichten van de punt met de poort op Kerguelens Land'. Four views of Kerguelens Island/Desolation Islands, discovered by the Frenchman Marion du Fresne in 1772 and visited by Cook in 1776. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de Waereld door James Cook (..)'.
Artists and Engravers: Translated by J.D. Pasteur. Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Some wear, please study image carefully. Date: 1803 Overall size: 47.5 x 28.5 cm. Image size: 37.5 x 23 cm.
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