1777 Middleton Antique Print of Tahiti in French Polynesia Cooks 2nd Voyage 1773 Original Art These local explorations led by

These local explorations led by Maestre de Campo Pedro Ortega Valencia and Alférez Hernando Enríquez resulted in the discoveries of the islands of Malaita

Cooks discoveries are recognised on this map in NW America and the south Pacific but not his explorations in Antarctica and beyond

Wells studied art in London under John James Barralet (1747–1815)

German (1498 - 1555) was a German Goldsmith & Engraver who published twenty-two engravings with the signature initials MZ

1777 Middleton Antique Print of Tahiti in French Polynesia Cooks 2nd Voyage 1773 Original Art These local explorations led byTitle : A View of Otaheite with Several Vessels belonging to that Island Size: 14in x 9in (355mm x 230mm) Ref #: 21665 Date : 1777 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Description: This fine original cooper plate engraved antique print of a view of the Island of Tahiti in French Polynesia and the different type of boats of the Island during Captain Cooks 2nd Voyage of discovery to the South Seas in 1773 was published in Charles Theodore Middletons 1777