Oceania Australia Polynesia New Zealand c.1850 Tardieu fine large engraved map Hog Island Condition overall is very nice

Condition overall is very nice

and Britton

(describing it as a satire on European culture

Splendid level of detail

Oceania Australia Polynesia New Zealand c.1850 Tardieu fine large engraved map Hog Island Condition overall is very niceOceanie. (Oceania, Pacific Ocean, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Polynesia, Hawaii, New Zealand). Issued c. 1848 52, Paris by Tardieu. Engraved by Tardieu. Attractive large mid 19th century engraved map with original hand color. Note the apocryphal hook shape given to Lake Torrens in South Australia. Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina. Original center fold as issued. Sheet Measures c. 16 1 2" H x 20 1 2" W. Engraved Area