Alexander Dalrymple ( 1737 - 1808 ) was a German painter. Alexander Dalrymple s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1989.17 USD for An Historical Collection of the several Voyages and Discoveries in the South Pacific Ocean. Vol. I. Being chiefly a Literal Tran in 2005 to 3728.56 USD for An Historical Collection of the