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The body of Tee, a Chief, as preserved after Death in Otaheite. Tahiti 1785

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Title: The body of Tee, a Chief, as preserved after Death in Otaheite. Tahiti 1785

Description: The body of Tee a Chief, as preserved after Death in Otaheite' by Anonymous. Published February 1785. Antique copperplate print. The accompanying text article, originally published with the print, will be included. Size 12 x 18 cm | 4.5 x 7.0 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: French Polynesia, French Polynesia + Anonymous, French Polynesia + Political Magazine, French Polynesia + Tribal, French Polynesia + Tribal + Political Magazine, Otaheite, Tribal + French Polynesia

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The body of Tee, a Chief, as preserved after Death in Otaheite. Tahiti 1785

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