New Zealand North South Islands Alps view Wellington 1868 Johnston pictorial map
New Zealand North South Islands Alps view Wellington 1868 Johnston pictorial map New Zealand North South Islands Alps view Wellington 1868 Johnston pictorial map New Zealand North South Islands Alps view Wellington 1868 Johnston pictorial map
$ 175.00

New Zealand

Issued Edinburgh & London, 1868 by Keith Johnston, for William Blackwood & Sons.

Engraved by W & A.K. Johnston.

Wonderfully detailed mid-19th century pictorial English map, with original outline hand color.

Large oval vignette view of " The Southern Alps of New Zealand From the Central Moraine of the Godley Glacier " at left center.

Excellent early depiction of these islands.

Minor light toning and small scattered age spotting, but to our eyes and for most people, an entirely acceptable and nice looking example of this antique map.

Original fold line as issued.

Sheet measures c. 18" x 14 1/2".

Printed area measures c.16 1/2" x 12 1/2".

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers , vol. 2, pg. 447.

[R13081]