Antique Engraving of the Dead Chief of Tahiti Island in the Pacific, 1803
€ 290
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1803
Mapmaker / artist
James Cook
Sheet size
28.5 × 43.5 cm (11.2 × 17.1 in)
Reference
BG-11487-95
Condition
Very good, some small tears outside image border. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique print titled 'Het Lijk van Thee, Opperste van O-Tahiti, zoodanig als men zulks na zijnen dood bewaarde'. Antique print depicting the remnents of Thee, Chief of Tahiti. 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: Very good, some small tears outside image border. Please study image carefully. Date: 1803 Overall size: 43.5 x 28.5 cm. Image size: 36 x 22 cm.
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