Old Drawing or Plan of a Proa of Amsterdam Island, Now Tongatapu, Tonga, 1803

Reference
BG-11487-114
Date
1803
Region
Europe
Category
Sea Chart
Sheet size
26.0 x 42.0 cm (10.2 x 16.5 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 440

Antique print titled 'Tekening, Plan en Doorsnede van eene dubbele Praauw (..)'.

Antique print depicting a drawing, plan and cross-section of a proa of Amsterdam Island. Amsterdam Island was discovered by Abel Tasman in 1643 and named as such because of it's abundance of supplies. It is now named Tongatapu, the main island of the Kingdom of Tonga. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de Waereld door James Cook (..)'.

Artists and engravers: Translated by J.D. Pasteur. Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.

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