James Cook portraits.
1780, 1785. Print. A collection of five small portraits of Captain Cook most based on the original painting by Nathaniel Dance "Dance", engraved by W. Holl, J. Rogers, P. Halpin plus an engraving showing coins with Cook and the King in profile. Four prints of Cook, 3 facing to his left, one to his right, one with his signature below, another portrait surrounded by vignettes (publ. by J. Tallis), and one more with the death of Cook below (publ. by Fielding & Walker). The commemorative coin print was published in 1785 in European Magazine by J. Sewell. (3) 5 x 7.5", (1) 7 x 10.5", 2 laid on card, one with faint watermarks. Nice impressions. Good + overall. Item #29436
Price: $250.00