Tongatapu Harbor Kingdom of Tonga Polynesia Pacific 1785 Bowen coastal survey Lucknow Silk Plates

Silk Plates

The Country between Crown Point and Albany being the great path from theEnglish to the French Settlements in North America

Each overall entirely acceptable example of what is likely a scarce survival

Southern Night Sky

slight paper wrinkle along bottom to left of centerfold

Tongatapu Harbor Kingdom of Tonga Polynesia Pacific 1785 Bowen coastal survey Lucknow Silk PlatesSketch of Tongataboo Harbor. (Oceania, Polynesia, Tonga, Tongatapu, Coastal Chart, Naval Survey). Issued 1785, London by Alexander Hogg. Engraved by Thomas Bowen. Capt. Cook voyage late 18th century engraved coastal survey. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet measures c. 9 1 2" H x 14 1 2" W. Engraved area measures c. 8 3 4" H x 13 1 2" W. Cartographic Reference(s):. Tooley's Dictionary of