Southeast Australia Stieler map 1862

Sud-Ost-Australien.

(Oceania).

Issued 1862, Gotha, Germany by Justus Perthes for Stieler.

Uncommon mid-19th century German map with original outline hand color. There are numerous variant versions of this map issued around this date by this maker,especially visible on close inspection of the interior details which include numerous early exploration routes with names and dates.

Map shows light to moderate scattered age spotting but still displays a nice visual appeal.

Centerfold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 18"H x 14 1/2"W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 17 7/8"H x 14 3/8"W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4, pp. 216.
Espenhorst, Bibliographie der Handatlanten, 4, H 4.1.

[R19748].