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Auction 112, Lot 726

"[Lot of 4 - New Zealand]", Cook, James (Capt.)

1 of 4

Subject: New Zealand

Period: 1795-1803 (circa)

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Color: Black & White

Size:
14 x 8 inches
35.6 x 20.3 cm
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Four copper engraved views of New Zealand from a Dutch edition of Cook's Voyages. 1) Gezigt in een Verschanst Dorp van Nieuw-Zeeland - a view of a Moari village; 2) Gezigt van Waterhoozen aan de Kust van Nieuw-Zeeland - a view of wind-spouts along the coast; 3) Gezigt van eene doorboorde Rots in Nieuw-Zeeland; and 4) Verschanst Dorp op eene doorboorde Rots gebouwd in Nieuw-Zeeland. First two approximately 14 x 8" and second two approximately 6.3 x 7.7".

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Condition: B

Folding as issued with some light soil.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $180

Closed on 9/28/2005

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