1784. Engraving, title and date in plate below image, 48.1 x 60.7cm. Repaired tears to lower portion including plate mark, slight soiling to edges, minor foxing. Framed.

Text includes “Drawn by J. Webber. The figures engraved by E. Bartolozzi RA, engraver to His Majesty. The landscape by W. Byrne. To the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain. This plate representing the death of Captain Cook is humbly inscribed by their lordship’s most obedient and humble servant John Webber. Published as the Act directs, 1 Jan’y 1784, by J. Webber, No. 312, Oxford St and W. Byrne, No. 79, Tichfield St, Lond.” Ref Item #CL181-3

Price (AUD): $12,500