C1895

Verkehrskarte von Australien und Ozeanien.

Mapmaker:

Wilhem Sievers (1860 - 1921)

$A 110

Detailed c.19th colour printed engraving German map of Australia and the Pacific, showing telegraph cables, steamer routes and with a colour key of colonial possessions. References: Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 : 15688. Collections: National … Read Full Description

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S/N: AUOZ-MAP-AM-462–193844

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Categories: Australia (General), Pacific (General), MAPS & GLOBES, AUSTRALIA, PACIFIC

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Full Title:

Verkehrskarte von Australien und Ozeanien.

Date:

C1895

Mapmaker:

Wilhem Sievers (1860 - 1921)

Condition:

In good condition, with centre fold as issued.

Technique:

Colour printed engraving.

Image Size:

285mm

x 217mm

Paper Size:

335mm

x 250mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1895

Description:

Detailed c.19th colour printed engraving German map of Australia and the Pacific, showing telegraph cables, steamer routes and with a colour key of colonial possessions.

References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 : 15688.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 3023273
State Library New South Wales: Call Numbers Q980/64
State Library Victoria: SLT 919 Si1
State Library South Australia: 990T b
State Library Queensland: 997166474702061

Wilhem Sievers (1860 - 1921)

German geologist and professor of geography at the University of Giessen. He published a number important works on South America and Oceanie. This image reflects the interest created by German colonial expansion in the Pacific beginning with New Guinea in 1884.

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