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C1888
New Guinea.
Large scale late C19th map of New Guinea with an inset of Part of the South Coast by F. Lawes, with good detail, including inland information. One note states of the Fly River, ‘The Natives are treacherous and generally hostile’. … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
New Guinea.
Date:
C1888
Mapmaker:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Colour printed engraving.
Image Size:
610mm
x 370mm
Paper Size:
705mm
x 450mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1888
Description:
Large scale late C19th map of New Guinea with an inset of Part of the South Coast by F. Lawes, with good detail, including inland information. One note states of the Fly River, ‘The Natives are treacherous and generally hostile’.
References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 9829g.
Hughes-d’Aeth, T. Paper Nation : The Story of the Picturesque Atlas of Australia. Melbourne 2001.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 1654251
National Gallery Australia: LEGACY ID 34588
Royal Collection Trust UK: RCIN 1046852
Getty Museum Los Angeles: Object name: 1218593
State Library New South Wales: RECORD IDENTIFIER 74VvDRQZXzWd
State Library Victoria: CCF 919.4 G19
