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Auction 152, Lot 5

"A Striking Likeness of the Late Captain James Cook, F.R.S.", Hogg, Alexander

Subject: Frontispiece, Portrait

Period: 1784 (dated)

Publication: A New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World

Color: Black & White

Size:
8.9 x 13 inches
22.6 x 33 cm
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This is a large and strongly engraved portrait of Captain Cook surrounded by an oval frame. Below is a list of the Voyages and the years at sea. The portrait was drawn from an original painting and engraved by Mr. Thornton. Published by Alexander Hogg in George William Anderson's A New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.AND-1a.

Condition: B+

A strong impression with minor soiling, a few soft extraneous creases, and several small archivally repaired chips in bottom blank margin.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 2/18/2015

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