Lot 571
Superb 18th Century Map of Hawaii, the Sandwich Islands, Showing the Route of Cook's Third Voyage When He Was Killed. "Carte des Isles Sandwich, Par M. Bonne, Ingenieur-Hydrographe de la Marine." Printed in Paris, ca. 1780. A copper plate engraving with full old hand color, printed area 13 1/2" by 9 1/4". Each of the islands is shown and named; Oneeheow, Atooi, Woahoo, Morotoi, Ranai, Tahoorowa, Mowee and Owhyhee. At upper right a compass rose and at left a large inset view "Plan De La Baye De Karakakooa 1779." At upper left, above the border "Cook 3e Voyage". M. Bonne' son Rigobert, the map's engraver, traces Cook's third voyage's route through the islands from 26 November 1778 through 15 March 1779, and dates the various stops along the way. One event not noted, and possibly not yet known to the French, was Cook's death on Feb. 14, 1779 on the island of Hawaii. An exceptional specimen, handsomely matted and framed to an overall size of 20" by 15" and ready for hanging or display.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500.
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