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Auction 133, Lot 683

"New Holland, and New Zealand.", Greenleaf, Jeremiah

Subject: Australia & New Zealand

Period: 1848 (circa)

Publication: A New Universal Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13 x 10.8 inches
33 x 27.4 cm
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This early map shows the interior of Australia nearly completely blank with detail confined to the coastlines and New South Wales. The country is composed of two states: New South Wales and New Holland in the west with a dotted line splitting the country down the middle. The map extends to include the islands of Timor, Flores and Sumba (Indonesia) as well as the New Hebrides and Solomon Islands.

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Condition: A

Very nice example with full margins and original color. A few insignificant marks or soiling.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/1/2010

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