World Map Double Hemispheres 1855 (1 results)
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Seller: RareMapsandBooks, Dover, NH, U.S.A.RareMapsandBooks
Contact seller4-star sellerCondition: good. Mappe Monde.(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, World Maps, Double Hemispheres, Eastern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere). Issued 1855, Paris, by A. H. Dufour. Mid-19th century engraved map, with lovely original hand color. Note how Lake Torrens in southern Australia is shown with the erroneous hook shape. Nice looking…example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Original fold lines as issued. Sheet Measures c. 11 1/2" H x 15 1/2"W. Engraved Area Measures c. 15 3/4" H x 22 1/2" W. Cartographic Reference (s):Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1, pp. 396.[R31135].
