Native Hawaiian Temple Morai c.1802 antique engraved Cook exploration print Brucheville Fine and uncommon old folding

Fine and uncommon old folding linen-backed map in 21 sections

Great print entirely worthy of hanging for display

[note: we grade very conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws ]

Distance scale at bottom left gives distances in Moscovie

Native Hawaiian Temple Morai c.1802 antique engraved Cook exploration print Brucheville Fine and uncommon old foldingHet Huis in de Morai op Atooi van Binnen (Native Hawaii Temple & Statues) Issued c. 1802, Leiden Scarce original antique engraved view print. A detailed depiction from Cook's third and final voyage to this remote and previously little known location. Fascinating early view of Hawaian burial customs. Scarce variant version issued for a rare Dutch source. Printed on quality period heavy hand made paper as issued which retains its inherent structural