(California - Monterey) Vancouver, George. A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean...London 1798. $165.00

" A Remarkable Mountain near the River of Monterrey."  W. Alexander


Fine copper engraving of the vicinity of Monterey, drawn by W. Alexander from a sketch by the expedition artist J. Sykes, and engraved by J. Fittler and T. Pouncy. The engraving was included as an illustration to George Vancouver's work titled, A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean and round the World; in Which the Coast of North-West America Has Been Carefully Examined and Accurately Surveyed. Undertaken by His Majesty’s Command, Principally with a View to Ascertain the Existence of Any Navigable Communication between the North Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans; and Performed in the Years 1790, 1791, 1792, 1793, 1794, and 1795, in the Discovery Sloop of War, and Armed Tender Chatham. Published in four volumes in London by G. G. and J. Robinson; J. Edwards, 1798.

Uncolored copperplate engraving.
8 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches sheet.
Excellent condition, folds as issued.