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Lot 533: c. 1740s, Lot of 3 Whaling Prints

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Lot  533: c. 1740s, Lot of 3 Whaling Prints
<b>Prints</b><hr><b>c. 1744-1746, Lot of 3 Whaling Prints, London, England, Choice Extremely Fine.</b>
Three uncolored copper engravings, 13.75' x 8', plus margins. All are matted. Published in two different English works--likely from ChurchillÕs 'A Collection of Voyages and Travels, 1744-1746,' and from John HarrisÕs 'Navigantium, or, a Compleat Collection of Voyages and Travels, 1705.' Featuring the title page from 'Navigantium'--signed and inscribed along the top edge; a four-panel print 'A Voyage to Spitzbergen & Greeland (sic), 1671, p. 617'; and 'Of the Fishes &c of Greenland, p. 629.' A finely detailed and interesting set of prints, with scenes of whale chasing, harpooning whales from small boats, cutting blubber off of dead whales, and more. Lightly toned pages, minor wear to mats; overall quite nice. (3 pieces)