Description: Title / Subject: Polynesia, or Islands in the Pacific Ocean Date: 1851 Size: the sheet measures approximately 270mm x 370mm; blank verso Description: A very finely engraved original, outline hand coloured, antique map of the islands of the Pacific Ocean in the mid 19th century. The map is decorated with several beautifully engraved vignettes, including views of the Sandwich Islands and Tahiti. Cartographer / engraver: Map drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. Illustrations by H. Winkles. Provenance: 'Tallis's Illustrated Atlas, and Modern History of the World, Geographical, Political, Commercial, and Statistical. Edited by R. Montgomery Esq', published by John Tallis and Company, London and New York, 1851 Condition: Very good condition. Outline hand colouring. Light age toning / handling marks. Several pinprick holes at the top and bottom margins, not affecting the image. Please study all the photographs carefully to fully appreciate the condition. Ref: #06542
Price: 95 GBP
Location: Ilkley
End Time: 2025-02-03T07:23:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11.62 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Seller
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 60 days
Antique: Yes
Cartographer/Publisher: John Tallis
Printing Technique: Steel engraved
Date Range: 1800-1899
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: Australia/Oceania, French Polynesia, Micronesia
Era: 1800s
Format: Atlas Map
Type: Political Map
Year: 1851
