Antique Map of the Harbour of Tongatabu by Cook, 1784

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Antique map titled 'Sketch of Tongataboo Harbour (\.)'. Antique map of the harbour of Tongatabu, one of the Tonga Islands. … Read more Antique map titled 'Sketch of Tongataboo Harbour (\.)'. Antique map of the harbour of Tongatabu, one of the Tonga Islands. Originates from an edition of Cook's Voyages. Artists and Engravers: Published by Nicol, G. and Cadell, London. Condition: Good, some wear and age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: 1784 Overall size: 49 x 30.5 cm. Image size: 40 x 22.5 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. See less