Captn. James Cook F. R. S.

Published by J. Webber, London, 1784

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Separately issued stipple engraved portrait of Cook from a painting by John Webber. The painting was done in Capetown, South Africa in October-November 1776, on Cook's third and final voyage. Cook looks intently towards the artist Webber. His hair is dark; in other portraits, he wears a white wig. The effect of the small central oval portrait on folio paper emphasizes Cook's intent gaze and his mastery as a captain. How he mis-stepped in Hawaii, where he was eventually murdered, has puzzled many, some suggesting illness overcoming his skill, level headedness & experience. 'Painted at the Cape of Good Hope by J. Webber" beneath left side of the image, and "F. Bartolozzi R.A. sculp" beneath the right edge. "Published as the Act directs, June 4th, 1784, by J. Webber, No. 312, Oxford Street." Nan Kivell NK1381; Beddie 3596; Joppien and Smith 3.451A; Libraries Australia ID 7678311. 10.5 x 16.5" impression with wide margins, light foxing on left side.

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Title
Captn. James Cook F. R. S.
Author
[Cook, James] John Webber, F. Bartolozzi, R. A. sculp
Publisher
J. Webber, London
Publication year
1784
Condition
A nice contemporary copy
Binding
Print
Seller catalogs
AUSTRALIA, COOK, JAMES, EXPLORATION

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We have been booksellers for 50 years, members of the ABAA, ILAB & many prominent trade organizations. You may order from us with the security that an established & reputable bookseller offers you, who abides by the code of ethics established by ILAB. We offer old, rare & out of print books, maps, prints, ephemera & photographs on many subjects. We handle items in every fields. Some of our specialties include the Hudson River Valley, the Antarctic & Arctic, Australia & the South Pacific.

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Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA

29 Garrisons Landing
Garrison, NY U.S.A. 10524