Frontispiece Circumnavigators Genius of Work 1780's Magellan Cook Dampier Drake

The Genius of Work instructing Youth in the Conduct of those illustrious Circumnavigators &c; whose medallions are here exhibited and whose Important Discovers & Exploits (amongst others) are recorded in our Collection.

(Graphic Arts, Illustration, Allegorical Frontis, Circumnavigators, Dampier, Francis Drake, Magellan, Captain Cook).

Issued c. 1780's, London by A. Hogg. Engraved by Pollard.

Late 18th century engraved frontispiece.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Sheet measures c. 13 3/4" H x 8 1/4" W.

Engraved area measures c. 9 3/4" H x 6 1/4" W.

[R26016].