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Old Print of the North-West Coast of Masafuero or Alejandro Selkirk Island, 1774
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Old Print of the North-West Coast of Masafuero or Alejandro Selkirk Island, 1774

£245

$325 · €290

Original print, not a reproduction.

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Date
1774
Sheet size
10.4 × 13.8 in (26.5 × 35 cm)
Condition
Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Collection
Voyages of discovery
Era
1700 to 1789, Age of discovery
Stock no.
f_29624232

Antique print titled 'Vue de Cote N.O. de Masafuero'. Profile view of the north-west coast of Masafuero. It also shows the anchorage of the Swallow and depth soundings. Originates from 'Geschichte der See-Reisen und Entdeckungen im Süd-Meer welche auf Befehl Sr. Großbrittanischen Majestät unternommen, und von Commodore Byron, Capitain Wallis, Capitain Carteret und Capitain Coockim Dolphin, der Swallow, und dem Endeavour nach einander ausgeführt worden sind (..)'.

Artists and Engravers: Published by Haude & Spener, Berlin.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1774

Overall size: 35 x 26.5 cm.

Image size: 29.5 x 17 cm.

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