Wonderful depiction of Captain Sturts large party departing Adelaide to determine the existence of a dividing range in central Australia in August 1844 by Gill, made during his time in South Australia 1839 to 1852. Through many setbacks including drought and flood Sturt undertook a trek of nearly five hundred miles towards the centre of the continent. He discovered Coopers Creek and crossed Sturts Stony Desert. He was eventually forced to turn back due to the sand dunes of the Simpson Desert. His expedition confirmed the confluence of the Darling and Murray Rivers, refuted the concept of an inland sea, found no large river and determined there was no central dividing range. Condition: In good condition. Technique: Lithograph, with original hand colouring and gum Arabic. Seller Inventory # SAIL SA 054

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Title: The Departure of Captain Sturt, August 1844

Publication Date: 1847

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

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Antique Print and Map Room is the largest specialist dealer of rare antique maps and prints in Australia. Established in 1979, our gallery is located in Ultimo, near Sydney's city centre (5 minute walk from the Powerhouse Museum). Our extensive stock is available for purchase online or in our gallery. Our collection includes items from almost every geographical area and spans historical periods from the 15th to the 20th centuries. We have a particular focus on maps and prints charting the early discoveries and cultural exchanges of the East Indies, Pacific and Australia. This includes one of the largest and compelling collections of natural history in Australia. We stock only the highest quality material and guarantee the items are described as in the condition reports on our website. Since our founding, we have become a trusted source of prized historical material for collectors and prestigious national and international institutions and several important private collections. We are members of the following professional associations: AAADA, ANZAAB, ILAB, CINOA.

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