1773 Cook Antique Maps Tahiti, Raiatea & Huaheine Isles French Polynesia in 1769 Mexico After his return to England

After his return to England King was very much involved in the publication of the official account of Cooks third voyage

and two years later bought the southern part from the sires de Thoire

the demolition of so much sacred property was an outrage

Title : Cession de lisle D otahiti au Capitaine Wallis par la Reine Oberea (Surrender of the Island of Taahiti to Capt Wallis by Queen Obera)

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1773 Cook Antique Maps Tahiti, Raiatea & Huaheine Isles French Polynesia in 1769 Mexico After his return to EnglandTitle : Matavia Bay in Otaheite ; Owharre Harbour in Huaheine ; Ohamaneno Harbour in Ulietea ; Oopoa Harbour in Ulietea Size: 17in x 10 1 2in (430mm x 265mm) Ref #: 31216 Date : 1773 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Description: This fine original copper plate engraved antique map, four maps on the one sheet; 1. Matavia Bay, Tahiti (Otaheite) Windward Islands 2. Ohamaneno (Vaiaau) Harbour Raiatea (Ulietea) Leeward Islands 3. Owharre (Bourayne Bay)