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Eskimo Engravings from Bankes New System of Geography (115617)

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Eskimo Engravings from Bankes New System of Geography  (115617)
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Page with two engravings from Bankes's New System of Geography which described and depicted what Captain James Cook saw on his voyages. These two engravings are titled "Canoes used by the Natives of Oonalashka" and "The Inside of a House in Oonalashka." Oonalashka refers to Eskimos. Page is matted. Damage to right of page. Toning and some staining. Measures 18 x 14" in matte.

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State: Alaska
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Date: c1790s