Select Canadian & Decorative Arts

December 0813, 2018
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LOT 24

Lot 24

Five Early Arctic Exploration Hand Coloured Engravings, 18th century

Five Early Arctic Exploration Hand Coloured Engravings, 18th century
Lot 24 Details
Five Early Arctic Exploration Hand Coloured Engravings, 18th century

including ‘A View of the Racehorse and Carcass’ from Payne’s Universal Geography; ‘A View of the Habitations in Nootka Sound’ from a new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages round the world: Captain Cook’s first, second, third, and last voyages; ‘Exact Representation of Norton Sound and of their Habitations’ from from Anderson's Large Folio Edition of the Whole of Capt. Cook's Voyages &c Complete; ‘Natives of Oonalaska & their Habitations’ and 'The Inside of House in Oonalaska’ from Voyages of Capt. Cook, each framed
largest frame 16 x 20.25 in — 40.6 x 51.4 cm

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $450
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Five Early Arctic Exploration Hand Coloured Engravings, 18th century
  • Five Early Arctic Exploration Hand Coloured Engravings, 18th century
  • Five Early Arctic Exploration Hand Coloured Engravings, 18th century
  • Five Early Arctic Exploration Hand Coloured Engravings, 18th century
  • Five Early Arctic Exploration Hand Coloured Engravings, 18th century
  • Five Early Arctic Exploration Hand Coloured Engravings, 18th century
  • Five Early Arctic Exploration Hand Coloured Engravings, 18th century
  • Five Early Arctic Exploration Hand Coloured Engravings, 18th century
  • Five Early Arctic Exploration Hand Coloured Engravings, 18th century
  • Five Early Arctic Exploration Hand Coloured Engravings, 18th century

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