Native Hawaiian Temple Morai c.1802 antique engraved Cook exploration print Brucheville Distance scale at bottom left

Distance scale at bottom left gives distances in Moscovie

a strapwork cartouche and compass rose plus several sea monsters

Original mid- 19th Century lithograph coast chart map

Great print entirely worthy of hanging for display

Various original fold lines as issued

Native Hawaiian Temple Morai c.1802 antique engraved Cook exploration print Brucheville Distance scale at bottom leftHet 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