Antique Print with Views of Sir Charles Saunders Island and Other Islands, 1774

Reference
BG-12707-99
Date
1774
Region
World
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
27.3 x 33.3 cm (10.7 x 13.1 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 320

Explore the captivating world of the 18th century with this exquisite antique print titled 'Isles de Sir Charles Saunder Latitude (...)'. I A journey through time as you delve into the coastal views of Sir Charles Saunders Island, Osnaburg Island (now known as Mehetia in French Polynesia), Boscawens Island (modern-day Tafahi in Tonga), Admiral Keppel's Island (Niuatoputapu), and Wallis Island (Uvea).

This remarkable map is a precious relic from the French edition of 'An Account of the Voyages Undertaken by the Order of His Present Majesty for Making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere' by John Hawkesworth, dating back to approximately 1774. A window into the age of exploration and discovery, this antique map invites you to relive the adventures of early explorers and marvel at the uncharted territories of the past.

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