Australia New Zealand Papua New Guinea Indonesia c. 1844 A. Baedeker scarce map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsAustralie.
(Oceania, Australia, New Zealand, Polynesia, Indonesia, Hawaii, Papua New Guinea).
Issued c. 1844, Rotterdam by Adolf Baedeker & Otto Petri. Map was produced by the brother of Karl Baedeker (of guide-book fame).
Scarce mid 19th century lithographed map with original hand color.
This elusive and little known map was produced in Rotterdam, likely c.1844 or earlier since Adolph left the city for Cologne Germany in that year.
Light soiling across the map, small staining or spotting, still nice looking as seen.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 9 7/8" H x 12 1/2" W.
Printed Area Measures c. 8 1/2" H x 10 1/2" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.
[R27866].