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Naval painter, b. 1798 - d. 1877

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      • Wilkes - Brownsville, Texas
        Feb. 22, 2025

        Wilkes - Brownsville, Texas

        Est: $200 - $500

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Military Plaza in San Antonio, Texas
        Feb. 22, 2025

        Wilkes - Military Plaza in San Antonio, Texas

        Est: $200 - $500

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Pair of Engravings of the Rio Grande River
        Feb. 22, 2025

        Wilkes - Pair of Engravings of the Rio Grande River

        Est: $300 - $600

        Included in this lot: Rio Grande, near Frontera Las Isletas, Falls of Presidio de Rio Grande Description of the work: This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - 3 Engravings of Texas
        Feb. 22, 2025

        Wilkes - 3 Engravings of Texas

        Est: $400 - $800

        Included in this lot: Rio San Pedro, above Second Crossing Limpia, Wild Rose Pass Military Colony opposite Fort Duncan, Texas Description of the work: This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Chart of the World shewing the Tracks of the US Exploring Expedition..
        Feb. 15, 2025

        Wilkes - Chart of the World shewing the Tracks of the US Exploring Expedition..

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Map of the Oregon Territory..
        Feb. 15, 2025

        Wilkes - Map of the Oregon Territory..

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Chart of the Antactic Continent..
        Feb. 15, 2025

        Wilkes - Chart of the Antactic Continent..

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Fiji: Chart of the Viti Group or FeeJee Islands..
        Feb. 15, 2025

        Wilkes - Fiji: Chart of the Viti Group or FeeJee Islands..

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes, Large Folio - Map of the Oregon Territory in the US.. 1841
        Feb. 08, 2025

        Wilkes, Large Folio - Map of the Oregon Territory in the US.. 1841

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes, Large Folio - Map of Part of the Island of Hawaii or Sandwich Islands shewing the Craters and Eruption
        Feb. 08, 2025

        Wilkes, Large Folio - Map of Part of the Island of Hawaii or Sandwich Islands shewing the Craters and Eruption

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Crater of Kilauea [Hawaii or Sandwich Islands]
        Feb. 08, 2025

        Wilkes - Crater of Kilauea [Hawaii or Sandwich Islands]

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Crater of Moku-A-Weo-Weo on the top of Mouna loa [Hawaii or Sandwich Islands]
        Feb. 08, 2025

        Wilkes - Crater of Moku-A-Weo-Weo on the top of Mouna loa [Hawaii or Sandwich Islands]

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Crater on East Maui, called by the Natives Haleakala or House of the Sun [Hawaii or Sandwich Islands]
        Feb. 08, 2025

        Wilkes - Crater on East Maui, called by the Natives Haleakala or House of the Sun [Hawaii or Sandwich Islands]

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Hanapepe Valley [Hawaii or Sandwich Islands]
        Feb. 08, 2025

        Wilkes - Hanapepe Valley [Hawaii or Sandwich Islands]

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - View of Crater Kilauea [Hawaii or Sandwich Islands]
        Feb. 08, 2025

        Wilkes - View of Crater Kilauea [Hawaii or Sandwich Islands]

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Map of the Settled Part of New South Wales, 1840 (New Holland or Australia)
        Feb. 01, 2025

        Wilkes - Map of the Settled Part of New South Wales, 1840 (New Holland or Australia)

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Corrobory Dance (New Holland or Australia)
        Feb. 01, 2025

        Wilkes - Corrobory Dance (New Holland or Australia)

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Samoan Dance
        Feb. 01, 2025

        Wilkes - Samoan Dance

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Sydney (New Holland or Australia)
        Feb. 01, 2025

        Wilkes - Sydney (New Holland or Australia)

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Vincennes in Disappointment Bay
        Feb. 01, 2025

        Wilkes - Vincennes in Disappointment Bay

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - 6 View Engravings of New Zealand, Tonga, Fiji, &c.
        Jun. 01, 2024

        Wilkes - 6 View Engravings of New Zealand, Tonga, Fiji, &c.

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - 13 Native People Engravings (Portrait of Commanders including Wilkes, people from New Zealand, Hawaii, and more)
        Jun. 01, 2024

        Wilkes - 13 Native People Engravings (Portrait of Commanders including Wilkes, people from New Zealand, Hawaii, and more)

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Pair of Map Engravings
        Jun. 01, 2024

        Wilkes - Pair of Map Engravings

        Est: $400 - $800

        Included in this lot: Map Illustrative of the Currents and Whaling Grounds Map of the Sooloo Sea and Archipelago Description of the work: This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - 4 View Engravings of Sydney, Australia / Mount Shasta, California / Fiji / Rewa, India
        May. 25, 2024

        Wilkes - 4 View Engravings of Sydney, Australia / Mount Shasta, California / Fiji / Rewa, India

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - 4 Engravings of Trees & Mountains in Nu‘uanu Pali, Hawaii / Upolu, Samoa / New South Wales, Australia / Madeira, Portugal
        May. 25, 2024

        Wilkes - 4 Engravings of Trees & Mountains in Nu‘uanu Pali, Hawaii / Upolu, Samoa / New South Wales, Australia / Madeira, Portugal

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Corrobory (Corroboree) Dance (Australian Aboriginal Custom)
        May. 11, 2024

        Wilkes - Corrobory (Corroboree) Dance (Australian Aboriginal Custom)

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - City of Manilla, Philippines
        May. 11, 2024

        Wilkes - City of Manilla, Philippines

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - 3 Maps of Australian, Samoan or Navigator Islands, & Island of Tahiti
        May. 11, 2024

        Wilkes - 3 Maps of Australian, Samoan or Navigator Islands, & Island of Tahiti

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Pair of Maps of California and the Pacific Ocean
        May. 11, 2024

        Wilkes - Pair of Maps of California and the Pacific Ocean

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Pair of Antarctic Views
        Apr. 27, 2024

        Wilkes - Pair of Antarctic Views

        Est: $400 - $800

        Included in this lot: View of the Antarctic Continent Vincennes in Disappointment Bay Description of the work: This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - 4 Views of Pacific Islands
        Apr. 20, 2024

        Wilkes - 4 Views of Pacific Islands

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - View of Crater Kilauea
        Apr. 13, 2024

        Wilkes - View of Crater Kilauea

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Crater of East Maui, called by the natives Haleakala or House of the Sun
        Apr. 13, 2024

        Wilkes - Crater of East Maui, called by the natives Haleakala or House of the Sun

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Crater of Kilauea Hawaii
        Apr. 13, 2024

        Wilkes - Crater of Kilauea Hawaii

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Hawaii: Grove of Tutui Trees Kauai
        Apr. 06, 2024

        Wilkes - Hawaii: Grove of Tutui Trees Kauai

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Hawaii: Hanapepe Valley
        Apr. 06, 2024

        Wilkes - Hawaii: Hanapepe Valley

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Hawaii: Crater of Moku-A-Weo-Weo
        Apr. 06, 2024

        Wilkes - Hawaii: Crater of Moku-A-Weo-Weo

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Hawaii: Map of Part of the Island of Hawaii, Sandwich Islands, showing the Craters and Eruption, 1841
        Mar. 23, 2024

        Wilkes - Hawaii: Map of Part of the Island of Hawaii, Sandwich Islands, showing the Craters and Eruption, 1841

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Corroboree (Corrobory) Dance (Australian Aboriginal Custom)
        Aug. 19, 2023

        Wilkes - Corroboree (Corrobory) Dance (Australian Aboriginal Custom)

        Est: $200 - $400

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Samoan Dance
        Aug. 19, 2023

        Wilkes - Samoan Dance

        Est: $200 - $400

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Crater of Moku-A-Weo-Weo on the top of Mouna-Loa Hawaii
        Aug. 19, 2023

        Wilkes - Crater of Moku-A-Weo-Weo on the top of Mouna-Loa Hawaii

        Est: $200 - $400

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - 7 Engravings of Scenic Views or Cultural Images
        Aug. 19, 2023

        Wilkes - 7 Engravings of Scenic Views or Cultural Images

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - 11 Engravings of People & Views
        Aug. 05, 2023

        Wilkes - 11 Engravings of People & Views

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - 3 Scenic Views of Fiji, Madeira, New Zealand
        Aug. 05, 2023

        Wilkes - 3 Scenic Views of Fiji, Madeira, New Zealand

        Est: $300 - $600

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - 4 Scenic Views of Tonga, Astoria in Oregon, Utiroa in Kiribati, Fakaofo or Bowditch Island
        Aug. 05, 2023

        Wilkes - 4 Scenic Views of Tonga, Astoria in Oregon, Utiroa in Kiribati, Fakaofo or Bowditch Island

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - 4 Scenic Views of Sacramento in California, Fiji, Rewa (India?)
        Aug. 05, 2023

        Wilkes - 4 Scenic Views of Sacramento in California, Fiji, Rewa (India?)

        Est: $400 - $800

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Map of Part of the Island of Hawaii, Sandwich Islands, showing the Craters and Eruptions of May & June 1841
        Jul. 22, 2023

        Wilkes - Map of Part of the Island of Hawaii, Sandwich Islands, showing the Craters and Eruptions of May & June 1841

        Est: $200 - $500

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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      • Wilkes - Map of Upper California, 1841
        Jul. 22, 2023

        Wilkes - Map of Upper California, 1841

        Est: $200 - $500

        This historic engraving is from Charles Wilkes's Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition. During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. The work was published in Philadelphia by Lea and Blanchard in 1845. This is the third edition of the important narrative from Wilkes. It is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. The work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the United States government. The illustrations for the work depicted the Pacific islands and their natives, Hawaiian volcanoes, Australia, the continent of Antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at Astoria, an encampment on the Sacramento with Californios relaxing, Mt. Shasta, and more. The work also included significant maps including one of the Western half of the United States, a Chart of the World, the Antarctic, Viti Group and Feejee Islands, the Oregon Territory, and Hawaii or Sandwich Islands. As Howes notes, this was "The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points..." Hill notes that Wilkes "sailed into the Antarctic Ocean and along the Antarctic Continent from 150° to 97° East, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as Wilkesland. He visited Tonga, the Fiji group, and the Hawaiian Islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of North America. The findings were timely, in view of the dispute with Great Britain over the Oregon Territory, and he also visited San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento River...."

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