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Auction 105, Lot 129

"Plan der Haven van Samgan Oodha in het Eiland van Oonalaska [together with] Schets van het Kanaal van Nootka", Cook, James (Capt.)

Subject: Western Canada & United States

Period: 1800 (circa)

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Color: Black & White

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Pair of copper engraved plans from the Dutch edition of Cook's Voyages. First (6.7 x 7.5") depicts the harbor of Samganooda, on the Island Oonalaska. Second, (8.2 x 10.5") features Ship Cove in Nootka Sound. Both with good detail of soundings, anchorages and navigational hazards.

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Condition: A

Both with binding trims nearly to neatline, else fine.

Estimate: $100 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 12/3/2003

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