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#6019
Representation
of a human sacrifice in a Morai at Otaheite in the presence of Captain
Cook and his officers.
Original copper plate engraving from the first volume of a later edition
of the Cook voyages. London. c 1800
260 x 195 mm The plate itself is in fine condition; staining around the border
of the page and loss lower right corner of page.