West Polynesia Papua New Guinea New Caledonia Samoa 1861 Berghaus detailed map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsWest-Polynesien.
(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Oceania, Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Caroline Islands).
Issued 1861 Gotha by Justus Perthes for Stieler. Map by Berghaus.
Very detailed 19th century engraved map with original outline hand color.
Stieler maps went through continual revisions. Thus, for any specific Stieler map such as this one, there are often numerous variant issues with varying details.
Nice looking example, clean, pleasing age patina, some old light damp staining in the lower corners, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 13 3/4" H x 17" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.
[R29063].