New Zealand Native Village 1801 Capt. Cook Exploration Rare Engraved Print Assorted & Miscellaneous

Gezigt in een Verschanst Dorp van Nieuw Zeeland.(Old Prints, 19th Century Prints, New Zealand, Captain Cook, Exploration, Landscape View, Ethnic Print). Issued 1801, Leiden. Scarce early 19th century engraved print. A detailed from Cook's third and final voyage to this remote and previously little known island location. Among the earliest printed views related to New Zealand based upon actual observation. A scarce Dutch variant printing, based upon the English version printed a few years prior in London. Normal minor light age toning to sheet as typical to paper of this era, some scattered minor foxing primarily in the blank margin, and some light age wear along the fold lines. However these do not detract from the overall appearance of the image- please inspect visual scan closely. Original fold lines as issued. Sheet measures c. 14 7/8" W x 9 7/8" H. Engraved area measures c. 13 3/4" W x 8" H. Tooleys Dictionary of Mapmakers , v. 2, p.366[R34270].