Flax Plant, New Zealand
Copper-line engraving. 1778. 375mm by 235mm (platemark). 'Plante de Lin de la Nouvelle Zelande'
Depicts Phormium tenax (Liliaceae). The engraving is believed to be after the original drawing by G Forster, though it was unattributed.From a French edition of 'A voyage towards the South Pole, and round the World. Performed in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Adventure, in the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775. Written by James Cook, Commander of the Resolution', published in Paris 1778.Central horizontal fold as issued. Light off-setting.Ref : AUSBOT REF : NZBOT" Item #451
Price: $240.00
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