1797 ENGRAVING from Voyage De La Perouse antique SAKHALIN RUSSIA

COSTUMES DES HABITANS DE LA BAIE DE LANGLEfromAtlas Du Voyage De La Perouse, No.50(From the Voyages of La Perouse)Paris; 1797Size (including margins) 11.5 by 17.5"Very good condition====================Bay of Langle located on the Russian island of Sakhalin. La Perouse was selected by King Louis XVI to complete Captain James Cook's exploration of the western Pacific. Jean-Francois de Galaup & Comte de La Perouse commanded a French scientific expedition which set sail from France in 1785. The Boussole & Astrolabe with all aboard was shipwrecked in 1788 but the narrative, maps, and views survived and were published in 1797. La Perouse explored the coasts of the Gulf of Alaska and northwestern North America in search of the fabled Northwest Passage. After leaving America his expedition continued across the Pacific to Asia. =======================Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your