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Auction 134, Lot 246
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"Carte des Isles Sandwich", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: Hawaii

Period: 1785 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.5 x 9.2 inches
34.3 x 23.4 cm
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This handsome copper-engraved chart details the Hawaiian Islands. The track of Cook's voyages of 1778 and 1779 are charted through the island chain with dates. The large inset shows Kealakekua Bay where Cook met his untimely death on February 14, 1779. Embellished with a large compass rose and fleur-de-lys.

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Condition: A

Fine image with a few spots in blank margins. Dark impression on thick paper with very wide margins.

Estimate: $500 - $600

Sold for: $600

Closed on 12/1/2010

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