Engraving Representing the Death of Captain
James Cook.
Published by Alexander Hogg, c.1790, Amsterdam,
after a drawing by James Cleveley.
Copper line
engraving on hand made rag fiber paper.
The picture's caption reads:
"An Exact Representation of the Death of Capt. James Cook at Karalakeooa Bay on
OWHAYHEE on Feb. 14, 1779." The spelling is a phonetic representation of the
the era's unwritten Hawaiian language.
This
original antique print, in excellent condition, is part of the "Hikaroa
Collection". If you're interested in purchasing it or seeing the entire
collection, make an appointment to view it the next time you are in the
islands.
Available at $475.
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