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Lot 64151:
Description
This lovely hand-colored, aquatint engraving was done by Robert Dampier as part of George Anson Byron’s
Voyage of H.M.S. Blonde to the Sandwich Islands in the Years 1824-1825. The work was published in London by John Murray in 1826. The engraving is on India paper which is mounted to a larger sheet with 1826 Whaman watermark.
The work was an account of the voyage to Hawaii to return the bodies of King Kamehameha ll and Queen Kamamalu, who passed away from measles while on a state visit to London in 1824. It detailed the King’s visit as well as the history of British exploration to the Hawaiian islands. Sir Peter Buck described the voyage as "one of the most gracious acts that one country has ever extended to another." (Forbes)
“Captain George Anson Byron was the cousin of the famous poet and succeeded to his title. This expedition, his last appointment afloat, was undertaken to convey back to the Hawaiian Islands the remains of their King Kamehameha II and his Queen, who had died from measles during their state visit to England." (Sabin 100816)
Paper Size ~ 20 3/4 by 13 3/4”
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There is some wear, chipping, or toning at the edges. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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