Original Antique Map of Oceania, the 5th Continent, 1816

Reference
PCT-1167
Date
1816
Region
Australia & Oceania
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
20.0 x 24.0 cm (7.9 x 9.4 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 280

Antique map titled ‘Océanie ou cinquième partie du monde‘.

This is an original antique map of Oceania, the 5th continent, by Herisson taken from atlas "Nouv. Abrége de Géographie".

Artists and Engravers: Eustache Hérisson (1759 – 1818) was a French cartographer and geographical engineer active in Paris during the early years of the 19th century. Hérisson was a student of the 18th century hydrography Rigobert Bonne. He was a member of the Société Royale. Much of his work was republished posthumously by Bassett, Brue, and others.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Small weak spot on folding line. Original folding lines, blank verso. Please study image carefully.

Where this sits in the catalogue

Other sheets of Australia & Oceania


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