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Auction 118, Lot 339

"Carte des Isles Sandwich", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: Hawaii

Period: 1787 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
13.5 x 9.2 inches
34.3 x 23.4 cm
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Handsome, copper-engraved chart of the islands with a large inset "Plan de la Baye de Karakakooa." Cook's tracks through the island chain in both 1778 and 1779 are traced and the chart incorporates a nice large compass rose.

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Condition: A

Couple of tiny spots of foxing and a little bit of offsetting.

Estimate: $325 - $400

Sold for: $475

Closed on 3/6/2007

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