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100) Chart of the Island Otaheite By Lieut. J. Cook, 1769 Engraved by: John Cheevers Published by: W. Strahan and T. Cadell Date: 1773 (published) London Dimensions: 9 x 15.75 inches (22.9 x 40 cm) Depicts Tahiti (“Otaheite”) and the nearby smaller island of Moorea (“Eimeo”). Depth soundings and reefs are indicated around the shores. Vegitation is represented by tiny trees and mountainous areas by hachures. Condition: Small repair to vertical fold. Small wax spot touching the lower left corner of the margin. $350