Lot 227
Chart of the Sandwich Isles : Sketch of Karakakooa Bay, c. 1790 -- Early Map of the Hawaiian Islands Tracking Capt. Cook's Voyages. "Accurately Engraved for Anderson's Large Folio Edition of the Whole of Captn. Cook's Voyages &c Complete." London. Published by Alexander Hogg at the Kings Arms, No. 16, Paternoster Row, engraved by T. Conder. 8¾ x 14". Copper engraving of the Hawaiian Islands with Cook's tracks shown, and an inset map of Karakakooa Bay marked, "Here Capt. Cook was killed". Beautifully matted and framed to an overall size of 21 x 25". A lovely display item. Estimate Value $400 - UP
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