Cheever's Life in the Sandwich Islands - Volume with 6 Wood Engravings + Map (First Printed View of Surfing)
Updated August 17, 2026
This auction ended on August 22, 2026.
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| Lot number | 3209 |
| Estimate | $1,000 - $2,000 |
| Opening bid | $300 |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| Auction | Antique Prints, Maps, & Books of Natural History, Botanicals, & More |
| Date | August 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT |
| Auction house | Trillium |
| Location | Franklin, Tennessee |
This first edition volume with map and 6 wood engravings is Henry Theodore Cheever's Life in the Sandwich ...
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