Cook Islands Polynesia Mangaia Tubai Atiu Takutea Pacific ocean 1785 Bowen map Sinai Peninsula Book is age worn but

Book is age worn but remains well preserved and attractive on the shelf

Engraved frontis portrait & half title

8 1/4" x 20 3/4"

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Cook Islands Polynesia Mangaia Tubai Atiu Takutea Pacific ocean 1785 Bowen map Sinai Peninsula Book is age worn butUntitled. (Oceania, Polynesia, Cook Islands, Mangaia, Tubai, Atiu, Takutea). Issued 1785, London by Alexander Hogg. Engraved by Thomas Bowen. Nice 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 Mapmakers, vol. 1. [R26014].