Oceania Australia fine detailed transitional 1875 Brue map New Zealand
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsCarte Generale de L'Australie et d la Partie Sud-Ouest del' Oceanie.
(Oceania, Australia, New Zealand, Micronesia, New Guinea).
Issued 1875, Paris by Brue.
Fine large antique engraved map printed in the 19th century. Excellent transitional focus on Australia which reflects recent interior discoveries then still only recently made.
With attractive original hand color.
Sheet measures c. 18 3/8" H x 24 1/4" W.
Engraved area measures c. 14 1/4" H x 20 5/8" W.
Original centerfold as issued.
Tooleys Dictionary of Mapmakers , vol. 1, p. 199.
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