Oceania Australia New Zealand Indonesia Polynesia Hawaii 1846 Dussieux map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsCarte Generale de L'Oceanie.
(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Oceania, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Polynesia, Philippines, Hawaii).
Issued 1846, Paris. Map by Dussieux.
Mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color.
We note a giant apocryphal hooked outline shape assigned to Lake Torrens in southern Australia. Color key below title lists Colonial powers in the region. Inset lower right shows NSW Colony.
Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 13 1/4" H x 17 1/2" W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 11" H x 15" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.
[R28299].