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C1887
The Owen-Stanley Ranges From the Sea.
C.19th engraved view of the Owen Stanley Ranges. The Owen Stanley Ranges are a south-eastern part of the central mountain-chain in Papua New Guinea. They were first seen in 1849 by Captain Owen Stanley while surveying the south coast of … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Owen-Stanley Ranges From the Sea.
Date:
C1887
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
140mm
x 200mm
Paper Size:
185mm
x 257mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1887
Description:
C.19th engraved view of the Owen Stanley Ranges.
The Owen Stanley Ranges are a south-eastern part of the central mountain-chain in Papua New Guinea. They were first seen in 1849 by Captain Owen Stanley while surveying the south coast of Papua and named after him. The Kokoda Track which crosses the range between Port Moresby and Buna, was in use for more than 50 years as a regular overland mail-route.
References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 12842.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2266945
State Library New South Wales: Call Numbers:TQ076098
State Library Victoria: SLT 919.4 C27
State Library South Australia: 919.4 C344
Charles Smith Wilkinson (1843 - 1891)
