C1777

[Weapons, &c at Mallicollo and Tanna.]

Artist:

Charles Chapman

$A 110

Rare c.18th engraving from the official British Admiralty sanctioned edition from the accounts of Cook’s second voyage published 1777 of weapons of Mallicollo and Tanna (Malekul and Tana, Vanuatu).. 1. A Bow 2. Stones Worn in the nose 3. Musical … Read Full Description

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S/N: CK02E-PI-VAN-2082–228022
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Full Title:

[Weapons, &c at Mallicollo and Tanna.]

Date:

C1777

Artist:

Charles Chapman

Condition:

In good condition

Technique:

Copper engraving.

Image Size: 

180mm 
x 235mm

Paper Size: 

227mm 
x 285mm
AUTHENTICITY
[Weapons, &c at Mallicollo and Tanna.] - Antique Print from 1777

Genuine antique
dated:

1777

Description:

Rare c.18th engraving from the official British Admiralty sanctioned edition from the accounts of Cook’s second voyage published 1777 of weapons of Mallicollo and Tanna (Malekul and Tana, Vanuatu)..

1. A Bow
2. Stones Worn in the nose
3. Musical reeds, A Syrinx
4. A club
5. The point of an arrow
6. The arrow entire

From Cook’s, A Voyage Towards the South Pole, and Round the World, performed in His Majesty’s Ships the ‘Resolution’ and ‘Adventure’, In the Years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775.

References:
Beddie, M. Bibliography of Captain James Cook, RN,FRS, Circumnavigator. Sydney 1970: 1381-15, p.266
Hill, J. The Hill Collection of Pacific Voyages. San Diego 1974: 358.
Joppien, R. & Smith, B. The Art of Captain Cook’s Voyages; Vol. I, II & III. Melbourne 1985-1987: 2.134A, ill.p.234
Sabin, J. A Dictionary of Books Relating to America, from its Discovery to the Present Time. New York. (1936) 1967: 16245.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 90039
State Library New South Wales: RECORD IDENTIFIER 74VvMokVOlGA / 74VvMoxg6JJX

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