Indonesia Borneo Sumatra Java Celebes Indian Ocean 1860 Weller large color map

The Indian Archipelago.

(Asia, Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Celebes, Philippine Islands, Molucca Islands, Timor, Papua New Guinea).

Issued 1860, Glasgow by Blackie & Son. Engraved by Edw. Weller. 

Fine large mid 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color. 

From an uncommon atlas of the era, a monumental folio production that was fairly expensive in its day.

Well preserved, clean, some light uniform age toning to paper as typical, overall a nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 21 1/2" x 14 5/8".

Engraved Area Measures c. 19 1/2"  x 13 1/2" .

Cartographic Reference(s):

Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1, 143.

[R27038].