Antique Chart of the Friendly Islands or Nowadays Tonga, by Cook, 1784

Reference
BGJC-218
Maker
James Cook
Date
1784
Region
World
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
29.0 x 42.5 cm (11.4 x 16.7 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 340

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 'A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean: Undertaken, by the Command of His Majesty, for Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere (..)' published in Dublin.

Artists and Engravers: James Cook (Author, 1728-1779) was a British captain, explorer and cartographer.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Defect lower left margin. Please study image carefully. Date: 1784 Overall size: 42.5 x 29 cm. Image size: 34.5 x 24 cm.

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