WESTERN AUSTRALIA. VAN DIEMAN ISLAND.
by Engraved by J & C Walker
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, London., 1844.. Interesting map in two parts. The Western Australia map shows from Perth, south to Albany, with county borders and sketchy geographical detail, supplemented by text on map - 'Abundance of Kangaroos' or 'rich red loam.'The Tasmanian map shows the northern coast and the strip down to Hobart in detail, the rest of the island is virtually unexplored and left blank. Steel engraving. Original outline colour. Very good condition. Some very slight foxing not affecting the image. Size: 39 x 31.5 cm. (15½ x 12½ inches)
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- Bookseller
- Peter Harrington (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 55824
- Title
- WESTERN AUSTRALIA. VAN DIEMAN ISLAND.
- Author
- Engraved by J & C Walker
- Book Condition
- Used
- Place of Publication
- Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, London.
- Date Published
- 1844.
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About the Seller
Peter Harrington
Biblio member since 2006
London
About Peter Harrington
Since its establishment, Peter Harrington has specialised in sourcing, selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Peter Harrington first began selling rare books from the Chelsea Antiques Market on London's King's Road. For the past twenty years the business has been run by Pom Harrington, Peter's son.