Tahiti French Polynesia South Pacific 1774 Capt. Cook & Hawkesworth detailed map Revolutionary War Books are physically old and

Books are physically old and shows some signs of handling and time

Contributors include Norman Rockwell

This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

gilt decoration and lettering on spine

Much of the artwork is of a surprisingly near-professional level and many of the artists could easily have become full time illustrators on par with Outcault

Tahiti French Polynesia South Pacific 1774 Capt. Cook & Hawkesworth detailed map Revolutionary War Books are physically old andCarte de L'Isle de Taiti, par Le Lieutenenant J. Cook 1769. (Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Oceania, Pacific Islands, South Pacific, French Polynesia, Tahiti). Issued 1774, Paris by Hawkesworth. Map by Benard. Fine 18th century engraved map capturing the islands as visited by Capt. Cook. Sounding depths and anchorage spots are given as well as interior terrain.. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, some light inoffensive damp staining at lower