Antique Map of French Polynesia by Cook Showing His Route, 1803

Reference
BG-11487-7
Date
1803
Region
Australia & Oceania
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
35.5 x 52.5 cm (14.0 x 20.7 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 475

Antique map Tahiti titled 'Kaart van de Eilanden in den omtrek van Otahiti (..)'. Antique map of French Polynesia with the tracks around the island of Tahiti by Captain Byron, Wallis, Carteret and Cook in 1765, 1767 and 1769. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de Waereld door James Cook (..)'. Artists and Engravers: Translated by J.D. Pasteur. Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.

Artist: Translated by J.D. Pasteur. Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning and some foxing. Please study image carefully. Date: 1803 Overall size: 52.5 x 35.5 cm. Image size: 49.5 x 24 cm.

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