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C1837
New South Wales and Van Dieman’s Land.
Mapmaker:
Allan Bell & Co
Early c.19th map of New South Wales and Van Dieman’s Land, with insets of Norfolk and Lord Howe Islands. Also shows part of New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands. The area marked ‘unexplored’ at the southern end of the map … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
New South Wales and Van Dieman’s Land.
Date:
C1837
Mapmaker:
Allan Bell & Co
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
285mm
x 340mm
Paper Size:
335mm
x 440mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1837
Description:
Early c.19th map of New South Wales and Van Dieman’s Land, with insets of Norfolk and Lord Howe Islands. Also shows part of New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands. The area marked ‘unexplored’ at the southern end of the map was soon to be explored by Thomas Mitchell on his third expedition in 1836 where he found rich grazing land and named the region ‘Australia Felix’.
The inset of Lord Howe Island is based on the map in the First Fleet account by Governor Arthur Phillip in 1789, the one of Norfolk was based on the map published in Hunter’s Journal issued in 1793. The inset map of Van Diemen’s Land is based on Scott’s map issued in 1824.
References:
Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. London 1979 :: 151, p.23 (1839 edition).
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2057179
State Library Queensland: AU-QL 4101
Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. London 1979 :: 151, p.23 (1839 edition).
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2057179
State Library Queensland: AU-QL 4101
