Subject: Alaska
Period: 1784 (circa)
Publication: A New Authentic and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World
Color: Black & White
Size:
14 x 9 inches
35.6 x 22.9 cm
A. Views on the West Coast of America. Detailed land views as seen from Cook's voyages. Includes scenes from sea of Mt. Elias, Prince William Sound, Nootka Sound, Mt. Edgecumbe, Kaye's Island and Table Hill. The Prince Williams Sound view is the largest and most detailed and is more of a birds-eye view whereas the others are accurate renderings as seen from deck. Condition - trimmed to inside the neatline along the left margin which slightly cuts off the views. There is cello tape on verso with attendant stains in the image, with a 1-inch tear in the upper portion of the image repaired with archival tape. (B)
B. Views of the Land on the West Coast of America to the Westward of Cooks River. This second land view includes scenes of Foggy Island, Pinnacle Point, Round Hill Island and Gore's Island. Condition - narrow left and top margin with a hint of toning along the edges. There are a few tiny wormholes just inside the upper neatline with hinge tape on verso. (B+)
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