Tahiti French Polynesia South Pacific 1774 Capt. Cook & Hawkesworth detailed map
Tahiti French Polynesia South Pacific 1774 Capt. Cook & Hawkesworth detailed map Tahiti French Polynesia South Pacific 1774 Capt. Cook & Hawkesworth detailed map Tahiti French Polynesia South Pacific 1774 Capt. Cook & Hawkesworth detailed map Tahiti French Polynesia South Pacific 1774 Capt. Cook & Hawkesworth detailed map
$ 275.00

Carte de L'Isle de Taiti, par Le Lieutenenant J. Cook - 1769.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Oceania, Pacific Islands, South Pacific, French Polynesia, Tahiti).

Issued 1774, Paris by Hawkesworth. Map by Benard.

Fine 18th century engraved map capturing the islands as visited by Capt. Cook. Sounding depths and anchorage spots are given as well as interior terrain..

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, some light inoffensive damp staining at lower left side which just slightly intrudes inside the distance graticule, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet measures c. 10 1/4" H x 17" W.

Engraved area measures c. 9 1/4" H x 16" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2.

[R29232].