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October 1520, 2022
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LOT 41

Lot 41

TWO ENGRAVINGS: "A VIEW OF THE HABITATIONS IN NOOTKA SOUND" AND "THE INSIDE OF A HOUSE IN NOOTKA SOUND"

TWO ENGRAVINGS: "A VIEW OF THE HABITATIONS IN NOOTKA SOUND" AND "THE INSIDE OF A HOUSE IN NOOTKA SOUND"
Lot 41 Details
TWO ENGRAVINGS: "A VIEW OF THE HABITATIONS IN NOOTKA SOUND" AND "THE INSIDE OF A HOUSE IN NOOTKA SOUND"

These engravings after a drawing by John Webber that come from the official account of Cook's third voyage, 'A voyage to the Pacific Ocean', published by Scatcherd and Whitaker in 1784.

Cook traveled to Nootka Sound (King George's Sound), Vancouver Island, on the north-west coast of America between March 29-April 26th, 1778.

plates 8.5 x 14.5 in — 21.6 x 36.8 cm; plates 8.75 x 14.75 in — 22.2 x 37.5 cm

Estimate $200-$400

Realised: $144
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Important:

This lot is located in Vancouver. Local pick up by special arrangement; shipment from Vancouver only.

Lot Report

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TWO ENGRAVINGS: "A VIEW OF THE HABITATIONS IN NOOTKA SOUND" AND "THE INSIDE OF A HOUSE IN NOOTKA SOUND"
  • TWO ENGRAVINGS: "A VIEW OF THE HABITATIONS IN NOOTKA SOUND" AND "THE INSIDE OF A HOUSE IN NOOTKA SOUND"
  • TWO ENGRAVINGS: "A VIEW OF THE HABITATIONS IN NOOTKA SOUND" AND "THE INSIDE OF A HOUSE IN NOOTKA SOUND"
  • TWO ENGRAVINGS: "A VIEW OF THE HABITATIONS IN NOOTKA SOUND" AND "THE INSIDE OF A HOUSE IN NOOTKA SOUND"
  • TWO ENGRAVINGS: "A VIEW OF THE HABITATIONS IN NOOTKA SOUND" AND "THE INSIDE OF A HOUSE IN NOOTKA SOUND"
  • TWO ENGRAVINGS: "A VIEW OF THE HABITATIONS IN NOOTKA SOUND" AND "THE INSIDE OF A HOUSE IN NOOTKA SOUND"
  • TWO ENGRAVINGS: "A VIEW OF THE HABITATIONS IN NOOTKA SOUND" AND "THE INSIDE OF A HOUSE IN NOOTKA SOUND"
Provenance:

Ann and Bruce Howe Collection, Vancouver B.C.

Note:

John Webber was the artist on Cook’s third voyage from 1776-1780.

Cook traveled to Nootka Sound (King George's Sound), Vancouver Island, on the north-west coast of America between March 29-April 26th, 1778.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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