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Auction 93, Lot 129

"Carte des Isles Sandwich", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: Hawaii

Period: 1787 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
13.5 x 9 inches
34.3 x 22.9 cm
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A very attractive copper engraved chart of the islands with a large inset "Plan de la Baye de Karakakooa". Cook's tracks through the island chain in both 1778 and 1779 are traced and the chart incorporates a nice large compass rose.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $325 - $375

Sold for: $300

Closed on 12/6/2000

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