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Auction 161, Lot 740

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"New Holland and Its Dependencies", Neele & Son

Subject: Australia

Period: 1840 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.3 x 7.4 inches
23.6 x 18.8 cm
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This early map of Australia has a completely blank interior that is occupied by an inset showing the settled regions of New South Wales, including Sydney. Features two other insets showing the entire island of Tasmania as well as the settled areas on the southeast coast. The mainland is composed of only New South Wales and New Holland and identifies numerous place names along the coast. The map extends to include portions of Timor, Flores, Java and New Guinea. Published by Fisher & Sons in London.

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Condition: B+

Light scattered foxing primarily along the right border.

Estimate: $60 - $80

Sold for: $90

Closed on 2/8/2017

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