18th Century Wood Block Engravings Of South Pacific Natives

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Set of ten (10) woodblock engravings "Publish'd as the Act directs by Alexr. Hogg, at the Kings Arms" London, of the South Seas and its inhabitants, ca. mid 18th century, each 8-1/4"x5-1/4", includes: "The manner in which the NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS, Defy their Enemies."; "Bludgeons, used as Weapons by the New Zealanders"; " A View at Anamooka"; "A Chest of NEW ZEALAND, as a Specimen of the Carving of that Country."; "View of the RACE HORSE & CARCASS (under the Command of LORD MULGRAVE & Captn. Lutwyche) INCLOSED in the ICE, in Lat. 80.37 N when prosecuting their celebrated expedition to the NORTH POLE."; "BOATS of the FRIENDLY ISLES."; "POULAHO, KING of the FRIENDLY ISLANDS Drinking KAVA."; "A WARRIOR of NEW ZEALAND, in his proper Dress."; "A HUMAN SACRIFICE, in a MORAL, in OTAHEITE."; "An OPPOSSUM of VAN DIEMEN'S LAND...POULAHO, ING of the FRIENDLY ISLANDS." All VG.

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