Antique Print of Kerguelens Island by Cook, C.1784
€ 160
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1784
Mapmaker / artist
James Cook
Sheet size
31 × 49 cm (12.2 × 19.3 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BGJC-205
Condition
Some wear and age-related toning. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique print titled 'Three views of Arched Point (..)'. Four views of Kerguelens Island/Desolation Islands, discovered by the Frenchman Marion du Fresne in 1772 and visited by Cook in 1776. Originates from an edition of Cook's Voyages.
Artists and Engravers: James Cook (Author, 1728-1779) was a British captain, explorer and cartographer.
Condition: Good, some wear and age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1784 Overall size: 49 x 31 cm. Image size: 39 x 26 cm.
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