Australia Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands New Zealand 1856 Boynton engraved map
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Map of Australia.
(Old Maps, Oceania, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, New Zealand, Tasmania).
Issued 1856, Boston by Hickling, Swan & Brown. Engraved by Boynton.
Uncommon mid 19th century antique engraved map with original hand color.
We note Lake Torrens in South Australia is assigned the short-lived erroneous hook shape.
Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 11" H x 13" W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 9 1/4" H x 11 1/4" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.
[R27395].