Marpuesas Island Polynesia Men & Women body face Tattoos 1837 scarce French view Peru 372 pages plus index

372 pages plus index

Unfolds to a nice large bird's eye view of Lugano

all views mounted onto lettered card stock backings

London by Baldwin & Craddock

smooth spines gilt ruled with contrasting labels

Marpuesas Island Polynesia Men & Women body face Tattoos 1837 scarce French view Peru 372 pages plus indexPortraits d'Hommes et Femmes de Nouka Hiva. (Old Prints, 19th Century Prints, Ethnic View, Costume Print, 19th Century Prints, Pacific Islands, Polynesia, Marpuesas Island). Issued 1837, Paris. Engraved by Delaistre from drawing by Denvin. Scarce early 19th century engraved print with lovely hand color. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet Measures c. 8" H x 4 3 4" W. Engraved Area Measures