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"Captain James Cook, F.R.S.", Cadell, Thomas I

Subject: Frontispiece, Portrait

Period: 1777 (dated)

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Color: Black & White

Size:

7.8 x 11 inches
19.8 x 27.9 cm

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This is a large and strongly engraved portrait of Captain Cook surrounded by an oval frame. Originally painted by William Hodges and engraved by James Basire.

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Condition: B+

There are a few small spots primarily in the lower blank margin and some light toning. Remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/4/2013

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"Captain James Cook, F.R.S.", Cadell, Thomas I

Subject: Frontispiece, Portrait

Period: 1777 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

7.8 x 11 inches
19.8 x 27.9 cm

This is a large and strongly engraved portrait of Captain Cook surrounded by an oval frame. Originally painted by William Hodges and engraved by James Basire.

References:

Condition: B+

There are a few small spots primarily in the lower blank margin and some light toning. Remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/4/2013

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"Captain James Cook, F.R.S.", Cadell, Thomas I

Subject: Frontispiece, Portrait

Period: 1777 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:

7.8 x 11 inches19.8 x 27.9 cm

This is a large and strongly engraved portrait of Captain Cook surrounded by an oval frame. Originally painted by William Hodges and engraved by James Basire.

References:

Condition: B+

There are a few small spots primarily in the lower blank margin and some light toning. Remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/4/2013

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7.8 x 11 inches
19.8 x 27.9 cm