Viti et Nouvelle- Ireland, Pirogue a lat…

Scarce lithograph of canoes of Fijian and New Guinea canoes.

The rare first issue is identified by the name J.Tastu, Editeur at lower left and the embossed stamp at lower sheet edge, ‘Voyage de L’Astrolabe J.Dumont D’Urville Commandant. J.T.’

From ‘Voyage de la Corvette Astrolabe Execute par Ordre du Roi pendant les annees 1826-1827-1828-1829, sours le Commandement’.

Collections:
National LIbrary of Australia: Bib ID 2701806