Tahiti Funeral Practices Priest Ceremonial Robes Man in Tree 1774 engraved print Yellow River Vue de Cananor

Vue de Cananor

gilt title and lettering

Small inset maps depict a city plan of Paris and the countryside around Paris

Stamford Conn

Zeeland region of southern Holland at top right

Tahiti Funeral Practices Priest Ceremonial Robes Man in Tree 1774 engraved print Yellow River Vue de CananorManiere dont on expose les morts a Otahiti. (Pacific Islands, Tahiti, Funeral Practices, Priest, Ceremonial Robes). Issued c. 1774, Paris. Engraved by Demonchy. Fine 18th century engraved view depicting a scene from Captain Cook's voyages. Depicts the manner of dealing with their dead on this South Pacific island. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original fold lines as issued. Sheet measures