1794 Portlock Map - SOCIETY ISLANDS - French Polynesia Start Price USD 49.99 Current Price USD 49.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 20, 2008 Location North of Seattle See more about '1794 Portlock Map - SOCIETY ISLANDS - French Polynesia' Description                                       ...rare books at fair prices! For questions please e-mail us: info@voyager-press.comPhone toll-free 1-888-656-2006 A Rare Antique Map of the Society Islands - French Polynesia  PORTLOCK, William Henry.   The Harbours of the Society Islands - Pacific Ocean.London: Alexander Hogg, 1794.  Original Copper Engraving measuring approximately 20 x 30 cm (8 inches x 12 inches).   Moisture stain to right margin, unobtrusive to map image, otherwise this is an Original Map from 1794 in Very Good Condition. This map is divided into 4 sections labeled, 'Matavia Bay in Otaheite', 'Owharre Harbour in Hauaheine', 'Ohamaneno Harbour in Ulietea', and 'Oopoa Harbour in Ulietea'. A Map from the 1794 London Edition of William Henry Portlock's "A New, Complete, and Universal Collection of Authentic and Entertaining Voyages and Travels to all the Various Parts of the World." A Scarce Early Copper Engraved Map of the Society Island Harbours! The Society Islands are a group of islands which make up part of French Polynesia in the South Pacific. The group comprises the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands, two clusters of volcanic and coral islands. Only eight of the islands are inhabited. The Windward Islands include Tahiti, Moorea, Mehetia, and Tetiaroa; the Leeward Islands include Rai'atea (largest island of the Leeward group), Huahine, Bora-Bora, Maupiti, Tahaa, Maiao, Maupihaa, Tupai, Manuae, and Motu One. For More   PACIFIC   items click here Shipping is $6.95 plus $0.45 insurance anywhere in the USA. International shipping including Canada is $14.95 plus $0.45 insurance. The map will be professionally packed. Your personal check is welcome or you can use your credit card at PAYPAL by clicking on the PAY NOW button once the auction has ended. We also take Visa & Mastercard directly.   Be sure to add VOYAGER PRESS BOOKS to your  Favorites List!        VOYAGER PRESS BOOKS  1-888-656-2006 Search Our Store     in titles &descriptions   For questions please e-mail us: info@voyager-press.com Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!