Old Print of the North-West Coast of Masafuero or Alejandro Selkirk Island, 1774

Reference
BGJC-212
Date
1774
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
26.5 x 35.0 cm (10.4 x 13.8 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 290

Antique print titled 'Vue de Cote N.O. de Masafuero'. Profile view of the north-west coast of Masafuero. It also shows the anchorage of the Swallow and depth soundings. Originates from 'Geschichte der See-Reisen und Entdeckungen im Süd-Meer welche auf Befehl Sr. Großbrittanischen Majestät unternommen, und von Commodore Byron, Capitain Wallis, Capitain Carteret und Capitain Coockim Dolphin, der Swallow, und dem Endeavour nach einander ausgeführt worden sind (..)'.

Artists and Engravers: Published by Haude & Spener, Berlin.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: 1774 Overall size: 35 x 26.5 cm. Image size: 29.5 x 17 cm.

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