1860 Petermann Antique Map - Tracks of 14 Explorers 1840-59 in South Australia

Cartographer :Augustus Heinrich Petermann

  • Title : Die Entdeckungen Innern Von Sud-Australien von 1840-60...Gotha: Justus Perthes 1860
  • 10 1/2in x 8 1/2in (265mm x 215mm)
  • Condition: (A+) Fine Condition
  • Date : 1860
  • Ref #:  82061

Description:
This original antique lithograph map illustrating expeditions around Torrens, Gregory and Gairdner Lakes in South Australia from 1840 to 1859 by Augustus Heinrich Petermann was engraved in 1860 - dated - and was published by Justus Perthes, Gotha Germany.

General Definitions:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color : - off white
Age of map color: - Original
Colors used: - Red
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: - 10 1/2in x 8 1/2in (265mm x 215mm)
Plate size: - 10 1/2in x 8 1/2in (265mm x 215mm)
Margins: - Min 1/2in (12mm)

Imperfections:
Margins: - None
Plate area: - Folds as issued
Verso: - None

Background: 
The tracks of 14 different explorers are covered in this map. They are:
1. Eyre 1840
2. Frome 1843
3. Stuart 1840
4. Hack 1857
5. Millar 1857
6. Goyder 1857 & 60
7. Freeling 1857
8. Harris 1858
9. Babbage 1858
10. Stuart 1858
11. Warburton 1858
12. Parry 1858
13. Gregory 1858
14. Mc Donnell 1859

$110.00