Australia continent by itself endless details 1878 Petermann Stieler map Persian Gulf Illustrations by K

Illustrations by K

a key below the seven line Explanation showing British (red) and American (blue) positions

13 3/8" H x  19 1/2" W

1906 and given to a NH Library in 1906

Australia continent by itself endless details 1878 Petermann Stieler map Persian Gulf Illustrations by KAustralien. (Oceania, Australia, Sydney, Port Jackson). Issued 1878 Gotha, Germany by Justus Perthes (for Stieler). Fine, remarkably detailed late 19th century antique engraved map with original hand color. A map which exists in a long succession of variant states, each reflecting new discoveries and information as the century evolved and they were recorded on maps. With inset map of Sydney and Port Jackson at bottom. Key at top left (below title)