Antique Print of the Tomb of Mu-Muï in Tonga, c.1836

Reference
BG-07839
Date
1836
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
34.5 x 25.5 cm (13.6 x 10.0 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 220

Antique print titled 'Grab des Mu-Muï' and 'Wohnung der Tamaha im Dorfe Mua'. Old print with two views, the upper image depicts the tomb of Mu-Muï. The lower image depicts a residence in Mua. This print originates from 'Entdeckungs, Reise der Franzosischen Corvette Astrolabe Unternomen auf Befehl Konig Karls X'. These are the German titled views originally issued in Dumont d'Urville 'Voyage Autor du Monde'.

Artists and Engravers: Engraved by K.J. Brodtmann after L.A. de Sainson.

Condition: Good, please study image carefully. Date: c.1836 Overall size: 25.5 x 34.5 cm. Image size: 17 x 25.5 cm.

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