NELLE IRLANDE, 1774

A rare original copper-plate engraving (Ref : Tome I, Pl. 12) by Benard from the 1744 French edition of John Hawkesworth account of Philip Carteret voyage in HMS Swallow accompanied by Samuel Wallis in HMS Dolphin; the ships visited and named the island in 1767

Above the map are 6 topographical views of various coastlines along the route; presented in very good condition, a folding map as published, protected in clear film sleeve - image size 19.7 x 32.4cm (7 3/4 x 12 3/4in)