MAP, Hawaii, Bonne
Hawaii. Rigobert Bonne, Carte des Isles Sandwich, 1780 (circa). Hand Color. 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. Engraved by Andre.
Dimensions: 13.8 x 9.3 in
Condition Report: On watermarked paper with minor soiling along the centerfold and some light offsetting. Manuscript title on verso shows through in the top blank margin. Grade: B+
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Hawaii. Rigobert Bonne, Carte des Isles Sandwich, 1780 (circa). Hand Color. 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. Engraved by Andre.
Dimensions: 13.8 x 9.3 in
Condition Report: On watermarked paper with minor soiling along the centerfold and some light offsetting. Manuscript title on verso shows through in the top blank margin. Grade: B+
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