Webber, John (1751-1793) The Death of Captain Cook.

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Webber, John (1751-1793) The Death of Captain Cook. London: J. Webber, 1784. Large engraved scene, printed on laid paper, depicting Cook's tragic death; William Byrne (1743-1805) and Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815),after the original drawing by John Webber; some repairs of marginal tears, the sheet toned, matted, 19 1/4 x 24 1/4 in.
Provenance: The Estate of David Spinney.
Estimate $4,000-6,000


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