This finely detailed map was published in 1844 by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a British philanthropical group. Cities, towns, regions, rivers and mountain ranges are illustrated. Copper plate engraved with original hand outline coloring. This map measures 11 inches by 12 inches.
Publication Date: 1844
Seller: Art Source International Inc., Boulder, CO, U.S.A.
This finely detailed map was published in 1844 by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, a British philanthropical group. Cities, towns, regions, rivers and mountain ranges are illustrated. Copper plate engraved with original hand outline coloring. Included are the islands of Amirantes, Seychelle Archipelago, Madagascar, Socotra, Rodrigue (or Diego Ruys), Chagos Group, Keeling Isles, Mauritius, Bourbon, Lakadive Islands, Andaman Isles, and Kerguelen (or Desolation Island). This map measures 15.5 inches by 12.25 inches.